Tried IT once. Worth trying again?

**Kaleidoscope** · March 3rd, 2010

So I got half way through IT in my final year in college (5 years ago.) For some reason I didn't check it out of the library but just read it during my free periods if I didn't have any work. So I never finished it. Unfortunately that left me with the memory of finding it hard to get through and slow going. But now I don't know if that memory is flawed because I read it in bits and pieces over a number of weeks, often with interruptions from friends.

So, should I try it again? Reading it properly this time? (I have a feeling a SK forum is a biased place to ask this but I like to get opinions

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**~Ally~** · March 3rd, 2010

Yes try it again, when you can focus and give it the attention it deserves.
I've read this book many times, and I always find something new in it each time.
I hope you manage to get into it this time, good luck.

**JohnDalglish** · March 3rd, 2010

Hi,

It is indeed a biased place to ask that question LOL

But (perhaps predictably) I definitely think you should give it another chance, especially since you're five years older (and presumably wiser?), IT's a magnificent novel IMO and you won't be disappointed this time.

Long days and pleasant nights

**Cowboy** · March 3rd, 2010

Yes! try it again. No venture, no gain.

**Doc Wilson** · March 3rd, 2010

Many would argue its his finest work.

**Kaleidoscope** · March 8th, 2010

Thanks everyone

I'm going out shortly so I'm gonna drop by the library and see if they've got a copy in.

**Midten** · March 9th, 2010

Yes, this is a MUST for Stephen King fans!

**GNTLGNT** · March 10th, 2010

You dang betcha you better give it a go a second time! This is classic stuff and wonderfully character driven. Besides, if you don't, Pennywise may be chatting you up from your bathroom sink tonight.

**boogerb53** · March 10th, 2010

IMO, ALL of Uncle Stevie's books are worthy of a reread. The only one I haven't is Blaze. It's locked in the back of the Jeep and I can't get it out...

**skyrow** · March 10th, 2010

At first in the beginning of the book I was worried because I wasn't that interested, then I got to the end (the good part) and it made me appreciate the beginning more. Anyways It is a great book, but you have to read it all to really enjoy it.