It
Published in 1986, It is a ghost story and horror novel by Stephen King. It takes readers to Derry and Maine in 1957. It features IT, Losers Club and Aristotle. It deals with coming of age, schwinn bicycles, Catatonia and Homosexuality.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.1 out of 5 from 493 ratings, and 10,657 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 96 editions across 11 languages. It appeared on the New York Times Trade Fiction Paperback bestseller list in 2017.
It runs to roughly 1,168 pages — 21–22 hours of reading at an average pace.
About It
"*It*" is a 1986 horror novel by American author Stephen King. "*It*" was his 22nd book and his 17th novel written under his own name. The story follows the experiences of seven children as they are terrorized by an evil entity that exploits the fears of its victims to disguise itself while hunting its prey. "*It*" primarily appears in the form of Pennywise the Dancing Clown to attract its preferred prey of young children. The novel won the British Fantasy Award in 1987, and received nominations for the Locus and World Fantasy Awards that same year. In 2003, "*It*" was listed at number 144 on the BBC's The Big Read poll.
Awards & lists
- ✦World Fantasy Awards 1987 — Best Novel (nominee)
- ✦Locus Awards 1987 — Best Fantasy Novel (nominee)
- 🏆British Fantasy Awards 1987 — August Derleth Award (winner)
- 📰New York Times bestseller list — Trade Fiction Paperback, 2017
Quick answers
Who wrote It?
It was written by Stephen King and first published in 1986.
What genre is It?
It is usually shelved as Ghost Stories and Horror.
How long is It?
The median edition has 1,168 pages, about 21–22 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to It?
Readers who like it often enjoy Terror.
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