Thinner
Stephen King's Thinner (1984) is a horror and occult fiction novel. It takes readers to États-Unis and Connecticut in the 1980s. Characters include Bob, Bobby and Jillian. Readers will find themes of Gluttony, magic, Romani and allegories.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.5 out of 5 from 37 ratings, and 411 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 63 editions across 9 languages.
At about 318 pages, most readers finish it in 5–6 hours.
About Thinner
Thinner is a horror novel by American author Stephen King, published in 1984 by NAL under King's pseudonym Richard Bachman. The story centers on lawyer Billy Halleck, who kills a crossing Romani woman in a road accident and escapes legal punishment because of his connections. However, the woman's father places a curse on Halleck, which causes him to lose weight uncontrollably.
Quick answers
Who wrote Thinner?
Thinner was written by Stephen King and first published in 1984.
What genre is Thinner?
It is usually shelved as Horror and Occult Fiction.
How long is Thinner?
The median edition has 318 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Thinner?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Pagan Stone, The Rules of Magic and Magic Lessons.
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