StephenKing.com - User thoughts on Christine (Novel)

Posted By: Killer Croc - May 19th, 2012 10:11:50 am EDT

This is my number one favorite book. I think this book was the best that Mr. King has done. One day, I'll own a 58 Plymouth fury and call it Christine

Posted By: Killer Croc - May 15th, 2012 11:55:42 am EDT

This is my favorite book ever, she has a true taste for death. Once she lures you behind the wheel you will be hers, body and soul

Posted By: Andie - April 9th, 2012 4:07:31 am EDT

I love the black convertible jaguar. I wrote about my love of it in a Poem. It's as if you don't need anything if you have her. This movie is very unique. It's as if the car (Christine) has an entity, yet it's a machine. I enjoyed watching this film in the past just as much as I do today. Arnie changes as the car takes control. Kinda reminded me when I visited a junkyard once. You remember the wrecked cars and you wonder what happened. The movie is compelling- but the author more.

Posted By: TuftsAcceptee - April 4th, 2012 3:56:36 pm EDT

I recently read this book to celebrate my acceptance to Tufts (I LOVE the university Tufts), and as a high school senior girl, it scared the living hell out of me -- King is the master of horror. He won't let you put any work of his down, and you'll be dying to know what happens next. Christine was one of my favorites -- I empathized with each of the characters, and let me tell you, it kept me up at night. Now, when I look at a car, I sometimes get goosebumps -- And that is how powerful Stephen King really is. I know it's 2012, but SK's books NEVER get old. Thank you, King -- The book was a (Yikes!) great celebration of a college acceptance. Read Christine. Read SK's books. Read his screenplays (Storm of the Century was truly well-done -- I'm thinking of encasing my copy in a gold case, if I ever become a billionare.) Just my 2 cents. But yes, Christine is definitely worth it -- My own car seems creepy sometimes now. The power of Stephen King is limitless.

Posted By: Patrick - March 9th, 2012 1:34:02 pm EST

This is one of my favorite SK books. I enjoyed the way the story was told and his insight into what it is like to be in high school. He has so many good analogies that really carry the book along. Thanks Stephen!

Posted By: Fen - March 7th, 2012 6:36:10 pm EST

This wasn't the first King book I read (that honor goes to Misery) but it was the one that changed my life. I'd expected something great, but I almost literally couldn't put it down. I got a detention for reading instead of working - which was fine with me, since it gave me more time to read. It's one of his scarier works - everything he writes is classified as horror, but not everything is indeed scary, mostly in part to LeBay (especially from about halfway through and on) and Christine herself. Halfway through this, I thought to myself, "It's kind of funny how King's books seem to possess you." I was immediately knocked over, and almost said aloud, "You miserable sh!tter!" I started laughing until I couldn't breathe. Everyone was staring at me, and I didn't care. I knew I'd found the book I'd been looking for all my life.

Posted By: LINOGE - March 6th, 2012 7:30:51 am EST

Great Book i'd like mvery reading this amazing book One of the best

Posted By: Alex - January 18th, 2012 5:48:30 am EST

Christine is my favourite SK novel. If you haven't read SK before, this might be the one to start with. [The film version of the book is also worth a watch too!]

Posted By: Anonymous - December 1st, 2011 11:57:05 pm EST

I definitely liked this novel. The book was to read very interesting but when I have seen a film to it... Perfectly well! Ideally! I couldn't tear off eyes from it!

Posted By: Duck - December 1st, 2011 11:41:50 pm EST

I just saw an episode of The TwilightZone titled "You Drive" and it was very similar to the base storyline of Christine. Is there any connection?

Posted By: Drkstar - October 31st, 2011 2:54:28 am EDT

this book was awsome in that the characters in the movie really realated to the book! Like Darnell, Buddy Reperton, and so forth!!! Arnie's mother is such a bitch and reflects in the book. Really good casting!!

Posted By: Jarvis - September 6th, 2011 12:03:26 pm EDT

So far I've enjoyed the book. Very desrciptive and gory. One of Kings best.

Posted By: Kristal - August 2nd, 2011 1:24:07 am EDT

I just finished reading this book and I couldn't put it down, I loved it! I'm a big fan of Stephen King and I have many favourites, but this one is right up there.

Posted By: LoveOfChristine - July 31st, 2011 6:10:55 pm EDT

I've been a hardcore fan of this book and the movie since I was a kid. Thanks to modern times and the internet, I've learned why Mr. King picked a 58 Plymouth Fury as the vehicle of choice for this story. Which in my opinion is the perfect car for it. With the combination of the front bumper, grill, and headlights, this car does have an evil look. But what I've always wanted to know, is what made him pick the name Christine. That name also fits perfect.

Posted By: Chainsaw - July 14th, 2011 3:45:26 am EDT

This book is one of my all time favorite books by King, But then again i love all his work. There is just something about big cars and trucks that get me. I liked the movie okay, but the movie did nothing to show the true sprit of Christine. In the book the car is really a person as well. I must say that King is a master of story telling.

Posted By: TT - July 1st, 2011 9:07:07 am EDT

LOVED this book!!! definitely one of my favorites!

Posted By: Louise - April 27th, 2011 2:19:46 pm EDT

What an awesome book! I watched the film first and read the book. I was hooked from the start.

Posted By: Bguy85 - February 7th, 2011 11:34:03 am EST

Christine is a fun book to read. I understand that it did not get very good reviews when it came out, but I found it entertaining. On a side note, what is with the Russian book cover image of Christine (pictured above). It shows a girl's face, and a bunch of zombies. What on earth does that have to do with this novel? lol...

Posted By: Brady12 - January 22nd, 2011 9:48:26 pm EST

Phenominal! It was sad that Dennis wasnt able to save everybody.

Posted By: Mitch - December 26th, 2010 8:49:51 pm EST

i already this book and it's really great to read. so thrilling. it's so scary .... love it.

Posted By: Momnjune - November 7th, 2010 10:59:16 am EST

I love this book and have read it probably 4 times. I was in 6th grade when I first read Christine, and then I was hooked on Stephen King books.

Posted By: Bunny - July 24th, 2010 9:53:47 pm EDT
Funny how many times I saw "First one I ever read" and I am no different. This was my first book by the master that I read, and he has been my favorite ever since. I think one of the saddest moments in my life was the lose of my Stephan King collection. He is a master at his craft. I am pleased to say I have children now who also enjoy his writing!

Posted By: Svetkovna - July 17th, 2010 1:50:09 am EDT
One of the best King's book I quess.

Posted By: Rolanddeschainswoman - July 10th, 2010 11:55:21 am EDT
This was the first Stephen King novel I ever read. Now it's my all time favorite. Always been curious why Mr. King chose the 1958 Plymouth Fury over all the other cars of that era.

Posted By: Big Al - July 8th, 2010 12:14:03 pm EDT
this book is amazing.Stephen king is a wonderful storyteller.this is one of his greatest novels ever.it truly is an instant classic.

Posted By: Jackie Burgham - June 14th, 2010 10:44:13 pm EDT
I loved the book ! I have the hardcover in Russian - read it as a kid , after that I re-read it once in a while in both English and Russia, because the plot is amazing and unusual ! You can't stop reading it once you've started...

Posted By: Joseph Benitez - June 10th, 2010 6:44:28 pm EDT
this was the first book of Stephen king I read. it is EXELLENT!

Posted By: S.K. Rules - February 22nd, 2010 6:41:26 pm EST
You really feel for the characters in this novel. I think its great the killer car and how SK makes it feel real. great book.

Posted By: 58Fury - January 25th, 2010 7:05:29 pm EST
Christine is my favorite King book. It is beautifully written and the characters are real. Stephen can take an inanimate object and make it terrifying.

Posted By: Kyle - January 18th, 2010 8:06:30 pm EST
This one was pretty decent. I know it's one of SK's most famous works, but it just didn't appeal to me. Although it wasn't my favorite King book, I have to admit that I felt like the ghost of Roland Lebay was sitting next to me when I was driving last week.

Posted By: Christine - January 17th, 2010 9:50:19 am EST
hello everyone my name is christine and yes i was named after the beautiful 58 plymouth fury, i am looking for a hard cover book of christine and can not find one anywhere, unless i want to pay onwards of $100 (au) upto $3000 (au) can anyone help me?

Posted By: Mauroleiicus - January 3rd, 2010 4:12:14 pm EST
I remember when reading the end of the book, my heart was beating at (I measured it!) 80 beats per minute. It was absolutely thrilling. I read approximately 120 pages that night. Thanks, Steve!

Posted By: Stephen King Rules - October 24th, 2009 5:48:24 pm EDT
Christine was the first Stephen King book I bought in hardcover. It took me a couple of weeks cause I was in college at the time. It was worth every cent.

Posted By: JackTalk Thai - October 17th, 2009 4:17:47 pm EDT
I first read this as a kid, and it consumed me. I remember feeling so sorry for Arnie, I remember the horror of Christine's victims riding in her afterward. I recently re-read it (along with several other King books from my childhood), and it all came back. This book is second only to The Stand for me.

Posted By: Maria - August 20th, 2009 10:42:36 pm EDT
I really like this one, my first King novel also, and it caught me, now I cant stop reading his books haha, congratulations keep the great work!

Posted By: Toks - August 14th, 2009 2:44:07 pm EDT
its a very great book.one of the best,im a great afan of yours.

Posted By: Lola - July 8th, 2009 6:19:08 pm EDT
hi, i love the movie/book cristine! if it wernt for your movie, i wouldnt be dreaming of owning it! i wouldnt even know its real! i found one on google for sale, and they want 32 thousand for it! i hope nobody byes it! i will track them down and kill them if they do! im posessed with it like arnold in the movie! P.S. i am 12 years old. i need the money! P.S.S i have the paperback book of christine aswell! P.S.S.S there should be a part 2 were she come back to life or something. gotta go.

Posted By: Iron - May 15th, 2009 4:37:36 pm EDT
My first S.K. book and I loved it. I like when Arnie starts to beat up denis at the end and it switches from the real arnie to Christine.

Posted By: Chris - May 8th, 2009 12:43:40 pm EDT
I appreciate the device Mr. King uses in this novel--describing Arnie's transformation and tragic downfall through the eyes of his friend. Christine is both suspenseful and concise, though I don't love it as much as some of his other stories, perhaps because Arnie is an inherently unlikeable character.

Posted By: Mediocre - January 28th, 2009 9:02:07 pm EST
Definately one of my favorite books. I love how the ending leaves you thiking. : )

Posted By: Mike Omega - December 6th, 2008 9:38:43 am EST
This was my first Stephen King novel and I would like to congratulate him for doing such a good job on this novel. It can be described in only 1 word: Stunning.

Posted By: Esko - December 5th, 2008 2:32:47 pm EST
This was also my first Stephen King novel and i could never put it down. I liked how it showed Arnie's transformation. He was a geeky,nerdy kid who eventually came out on top. All because of Christine. I didnt like how Dennis took Leigh from him though. I guess it can relate more to Arnie than Dennis. This was a great book and will remain one of my favorites from Stephen King

Posted By: Racefan - November 10th, 2008 12:25:26 am EST
This was my first King novel, and it's still my favorite. I'm very much into cars, and I feel connected to my own, much like Arnie became connected to Christine. Hm, maybe I should be careful, eh?

Posted By: Suresh - October 31st, 2008 10:32:55 am EDT
I read it from cover to cover in a single sitting. That too, in the night.Simply unputdownable. Scary, really SCARY.

Posted By: Raven - August 7th, 2008 3:56:54 pm EDT
When you love something too much,that something begins to draw every strong emotion that you experience, be it positive or negative, thus giving birth to a new "soul".So I believe that "Christine" is the feminine part of LeBay, the impetuous and possesive, and, being devoid of human sensibility, deadly.