Christine
Published in 1983, Christine is a horror novel by Stephen King. The story is set in Darnell's garage and Los Angeles, in 1978. Characters include Captain Beefheart, Christine and Screaming Jay Hawkins. Readers will find themes of carbon monoxide, greasers, couriers and Smuggling.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.1 out of 5 from 52 ratings, and 501 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 65 editions across 10 languages.
It runs to roughly 503 pages — 9–10 hours of reading at an average pace.
About Christine
A love triangle involving 17-year-old misfit Arnie Cunningham, his new girlfriend and a haunted 1958 Plymouth Fury. Dubbed Christine by her previous owner, Arnie's first car is jealous, possessive and deadly.
Awards & lists
- ✦Locus Awards 1984 — Best Fantasy Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote Christine?
Christine was written by Stephen King and first published in 1983.
What genre is Christine?
It is usually shelved as Horror.
How long is Christine?
The median edition has 503 pages, about 9–10 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Christine?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Door to December, Winter Moon and The Final Girl Support Group.
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