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!

[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!!!!

[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?