why should i read IT?

[awb715]

im not sure if i should read it its probably sooo scary

[aptpupil]

Scary awb?

Well, it's a Stephen King novel, and SK is a horror author. If you're worried by the prospect of the occasional fright, you've probably backed the wrong horse.

In all seriousness, IT is one of SK's best, and you need to read it.

[Prince of Darkness]

Hi,

No, not really. For me it was actually not so scary at all, just interesting and a great read. Well, okay... I am a little vulnerable to reading scares, but still.

Just try it, you'll LOVE IT (pun intended).

Long days and pleasant nights

[Bryan James]

IT, as a big ol' book, kinda jumps around too much sometimes...but maybe the sometimes unsettling pace was by design.

I do remember the first time I was halfway through it. Visiting an Aunt in midstate South Carolina, nice starter house in a pleasant cul-de-sac development area, and I went for an early evening stroll just after a rainstorm.

Thinking nothing about the book (probably a girl) the unexpected sight (and sound) of a water runoff grate on the downhill slope of the road FRIGHTENED THE BEJEEZUS out of me.

To this day I look at them all a little differently.

Finish what you started.

BJS

[SebastiaanZ]

You should read it. It's a great story, great characters and it's long, so you can enjoy it. And yeah, it can be scary, but it's fun. It'll keep you reading until long after midnight. At least in my experience.

[Balrog21]

This is one IMO of Stehpen's best works. It should be a staple in your arsenal of King reading. There is none better than this book to me.
Best,
Bal

[Mr. Jingles]

I have yet to read this one also.....everyone says I am missing out. I saw the movie and it was ok, I guess.....but I also read the Shining after I saw the movie and was really shocked at the differences. I liked the movie but the book kicked serious butt.....it boils down to "I have to read It." I know, I know! :oo:

[Mr. Jingles]

IT, as a big ol' book, kinda jumps around too much sometimes...but maybe the sometimes unsettling pace was by design.

I do remember the first time I was halfway through it. Visiting an Aunt in midstate South Carolina, nice starter house in a pleasant cul-de-sac development area, and I went for an early evening stroll just after a rainstorm.

Thinking nothing about the book (probably a girl) the unexpected sight (and sound) of a water runoff grate on the downhill slope of the road FRIGHTENED THE BEJEEZUS out of me.

To this day I look at them all a little differently.

Finish what you started.

BJS

TOOOOOO funny!!!!:biggrin2:

[Roseasharn]

Well, the reason I read everything I read is pretty simple.
Because if you don't read IT, you won't know.
Doesn't that drive you nuts?
Though honestly, it is a very good book and I very highly reccomend it.

[cunninghamair]

I remember the movie totally freaked me out. I actually own a paperback copy, so I must have read it (or attempted to read it) at some point. In fact, Pennywise and Carrie are staring at me from the corner right now. I'm waiting for the WWE match so I can decide which to read next. Did you have a childhood fear of clowns?

[staropeace]

Nobody said you should read IT. Read whatever you want.

Its a book,for pitys sake....not some philisophical argument. :wink2:

[hipmamajen]

Don't judge a book by its made-for-TV-movie. ;)

I think that, if you're enjoying his other work, you will like IT. It's one of my favorites, and he refers to characters and situations from time to time in his other works.

If you end up reading it, let us know what you think!

[kingfanalaska09]

This is a book I couldn't finish unsure why yeah the books long but I will try to finish the book I remember reading the first 100 pages was good I agree with the movie scared me when I first watched IT :eek2:

[crazycrashink]

I didn't read this for the first time until a couple months ago. I'm not sure if I was consciously putting it off until the movie memories had faded out of my mind.
Anyhow, I'm glad I invested the time to read this book. It is beautifully written, and the characters are so developed you might live next door to one of them :biggrin2:

[AndyDufresne]

I think IT is the best book (well, let's nuance that, one of the best books) written by King. Of course everyone has their favorites, and this one is mine. It's great that you get the entire history of every one of the main characters and even the city Derry in this book. Some might complain that it is too long, but I disagree. It is a big book, but it's an incredibly fast read. And of course it's scary as hell :). It's the only book I couldn't read in the evening and night, I was pretty scared when I first read it.

[Robert Gray]

While Sai King has written countless wonderful books, if you were to read only two of them, I would suggest "It" and "Pet Semetary." This would probably count me among the minority. There will be countless voices ringing in like the Todash chimes about other titles, "The Stand" for one of many. You take all advice with a grain of salt.

"Pet Semetary" is Sai King's one true "horror" novel. I've read every book he has ever written (although sometimes he writes them faster than I can read to keep up). This is the only one that truly scared me. I felt unclean after reading it. I never read it again. It wasn't necessary. The potency of the horror was such that I still recall it with clarity. Sometimes I wish that I could forget "Oz the Gweat and Tewwible" You should read "Pet Semetary" because it shows what comes of human need at its worst and how things in the darkness can twist it. I comment on this book because it does bear on "It."

You should read "It" because, contrary to popular misconception, it is an uplifting story about youth and the triumph of the very best the human condition. It is NOT a horror story. There are monsters within it (human and otherwise). There is pain. There is fear, but that isn't really what the book is about. It is, in my humble opinion, the opposite of "Pet Semetary," the other side of the coin. You should read "It" to remember what it was like to be young, to appreciate what it is to become an adult, and faith or magic (same thing) is real.

[awb715]

i just finished pet sematary and it was great. now i am reading watchers by Dean Koontz but once im done im tempted too read IT or maybe CELL.

[Anton177]

Well, the reason I read everything I read is pretty simple.
Because if you don't read IT, you won't know.
Doesn't that drive you nuts?
Though honestly, it is a very good book and I very highly recommend it.

I pretty much agree with that.

I could prattle on endlessly about all the things that made me love It, but nobody really wants to hear that. It was quite simply the best book I have ever read. I got nostalgia from it before it had even ended - that's when you know things are good; that bitter sweet feeling at the pit of your stomach, like when you break up with someone you love, or some other soppy simile. I hated finishing It, simply because I wouldn't be able to read it for the first time again, and enjoy it as magically as I did. I will never watch the film, as I know it would just spoil it.

The turtle couldn't help us!

[tillyn]

Hey Its a good book, give It a try and tell us if you really liked It or not.:biggrin2:

[Lencho_of_the_Apes]

Thinking nothing about the book (probably a girl) the unexpected sight (and sound) of a water runoff grate on the downhill slope of the road FRIGHTENED THE BEJEEZUS out of me.

To this day I look at them all a little differently.



Let me tell you about the rainstorm one time, when I saw balloons sailing along the gutter toward the drain...

We all float down here...

[jack12k8]

I read IT a thousand years ago when it first came out, but it might be my 2nd reread this summer..I re-read The Stand when the unabridged addition came out in the early 90's...IT was a very good long read.

[Sawney Beane]

I don´t know.But if you are afraid of finding a book too scary I think you picked the wrong writer.Frankly,I can´t offer you any good reason to read this book or any other,(regardless of how good everyone might think it is),if you are worried about the content being too intense on its genre.
Oh yes,what everyone said just before its true,I specially agree with what Robert Gray said.But is it too scary?Well,you should judge that by yourself.Are you going to curl up to fethal position,suck your thumb,and look sideways frantically?No,you´re not (maybe),are you going to have some trouble to sleep? Probably.Does that bother you?Don´t read it then.
There´s many things that make It a great reading,but they will all get blurred if you start off thinking,"oh god this is going to be really scary".
So finally I would say to you that there´s a few reasons why you should read It,but I don´t see anyone to why you should ask.Be brave¡¡ Go for It¡¡ Are you not a Constant Reader ??
Oh, and IT´s going to be really scary.

[Wynter_21]

I didn't think It was scary. I enjoyed the gruesome parts.
It's got awesome characters...

[marew1]

IT is a great read.

[ChaseTx]

did anyone else think the movie was really cheesy? That's kinda turning me off of reading the book.

[Shann]

I love IT but then again its because i am an horror movie junkie but if you want a good scare IT is it.

I need to pick me up a new copy someone stole my copy of the book :sad:

[tfield]

One of Sk's best... Scary but good scary! You're just so connected to the characters. There's a lot of good childhood connections there. I've never been able to go back to the movie after reading the book.

[psj77]

I remember the movie totally freaked me out. I actually own a paperback copy, so I must have read it (or attempted to read it) at some point. In fact, Pennywise and Carrie are staring at me from the corner right now. I'm waiting for the WWE match so I can decide which to read next. Did you have a childhood fear of clowns?

Wouldn't the WWE version be Doink Vs. Bertha Fay and if you don't know who they are then you are too young to read Stephen King.:biggrin2:

[Richard_B]

Why should you read IT? Because it's one of Sai King's greatest novels. I've just finished re-reading it for the fourth time and I have to say I envy those who still have the joy to come of reading it for the first time. That said... there is something special about re-reading it.... because of all the foreshadowing and the way the Losers as adults recall their childhood exploits in stages there is a sense of experiencing the tale along with them as the book progresses.

[GeorgiesArm]

While Sai King has written countless wonderful books, if you were to read only two of them, I would suggest "It" and "Pet Semetary." This would probably count me among the minority.

Count me in with the minority, cause I completely agree with your choices

IT will keep you thinking about it for years. The book feels so ´real´ to me, and it will surely provoke your imagination and emotions.

[Mr. Jingles]

I just bought "It" last night.....can't wait to start the read! I picked up "The Stand" also....first time reading for me for both.

[rose key]

did anyone else think the movie was really cheesy? That's kinda turning me off of reading the book.

The first time I tried to watch the movie, I was really embarrassed about how stupid it looked. A few years later, I forced myself to watch it, and eh, it was ok. That, however, has nothing to do with how great the book is. Didn't you ever hear that old saying, "Never judge a book by its movie?":biggrin2:

[lisaofthecoos]

I just bought "It" last night.....can't wait to start the read! I picked up "The Stand" also....first time reading for me for both.

You are definitely in for some fun there. The Stand is probably my favorite single book by King, trumped only by The Dark Tower Series. But seriously the connections you make with the characters in The Stand is unbelievable.

Oh, and I just read the part in IT where the kids are all talking and Bill starts talking about the Ritual of Chud. Totally connects to the DT Series. Blaine. Sweet. I have caught multiple other connections in the book so far, but this one is the most significant I thought. They talk about the turtle. And mention the beams occasionally. Cool.

[brandt813]

In my humble opinion, It is one of the best examples of character development I have ever seen. The setting, the characters--you simply fall in love with all of it. An ABSOLUTE must read!!!

[-The Road Virus-]

I'm on page 200 or so. This book is WOWsome!

[thymeoperator]

i didn't actually think 'IT' was scary at all, for the most part. it was definitely suspenseful, and it had some very spooky parts to it, but it didn't frighten me. i was hooked on it more because it's (as i say) suspenseful, engrossing, well-written, moving, imaginative and incredibly beautiful. i think the intro was the only part that was that harrowing for me.

[thepunisher82]

I don't find "IT" to be all that scary, but it is a really great story. For me personally, I love the dark history of Derry. I've given this book several more readthroughs over a period of 15 years and it just gets better ever time.

[sam peebles]

I think It is terrifying, and is my favorite all-time King novel. I didn't grow up in the fifties, but whenever I read this book, it feels timeless and transports me to my own careless (for the most part) childhood. This book would never be long enough to satisfy me. It is epic. Pennywise should've been at the top of the tower, or locked outside of it. He is the ultimate King atagonist, and the Crimson King has nothing on him.

[ally88]

Hi, please read It, IMO this is Uncle Steve's best work. As i have said so many times on here before, this is my most read book, and each time i see it from a whole new perspective.Enjoy...and look forward to nightmares:eek2:.

[Mr. Jingles]

I am about 90 pages in now....and loving IT...haha....

[JRLauer]

I would say IT ranks in the top 5 of my favorite books. If you say you're a King fan, than you need to read IT.

[Jayviar]

It's one of his best books.

It is also filled with nostalgia.

[Jasonbobdude]

This book single-handedly turned me into a diehard Stephen King fan. It was the first one I read, and it's still my favorite.

[karend3]

IT is scary but it gives you an insight to the human psyche.

[alxx11uml]

IT is a must read SK book. to this date it is one of the few books which could scare me, i'm dying to read it again but there are sooo many other SK books to read.

[TowerGirl]

Derry is by far one of the most interesting places to be visited in a Stephen King novel. And as a Constant Reader, you will most likely visit there often. The deep secrets and rich history of Derry are found on the pages of It. :smile2:

It is more than just a scary story. It's about friends, childhood, and the nostalgia of going home again. What a wonderful combination!

But don't take the word "scary" lightly. I just moved into a house that is beside a main drainage line. It is raining right now, and I can hear the water flowing. So, am I scared? Yeah, I'm a little creeped out right now...

Long story short: Uncle Steve makes the words float. So read It- you'll float too. :oh: