[12], The novel has been noted for its exceptional length. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many have been adapted into films, television series, miniseries, and comic books. Although the fates of three of them (Peter Gordon, Steve "Moose" Sadler, Gard Jagermeyer) were never made official, it is stated in the novel that the remaining child murders during the summer of 1958 after that of minor character Jimmy Cullum were of all of Henry's friends, creating the assumption that they were attacked and killed by It (possibly as means to worsen Henry's sociopathism). Not true. Stephen King. Author (s): Stephen King (Goodreads Author) ISBN: 0450411435 (ISBN13: 9780450411434) Edition language: A book that I consider a modern classic of the horror genre; a book in 2017 that went on to became a part of our global culture as a result of the latest movie version. The Gunslinger. It began for the Losers on a day in June of 1958, the day school let out for the summer. Gordie has had a rough family life for about a year since his older brother Dennis ("Denny") was killed in a vehicle . Not that I'm not grateful that he's dead, don't get me wrong, but his story seemed so pointless after all that happened. Published Year: 1982. [ h/t: vintag.es. He finished writing the book in 1985. TBD. Rob Reiner 's discussion of the film is . Works Upcoming The Author News FAQ The Dark Tower. Hanno in comune una vita piuttosto infelice. Im Buch gefunden – Seite 65Ein Buch musste mich faszinieren, nur so hatte ich genügend Ausdauer zum. 7 Vgl. Laurence Kohlberg, ... Mai 2005) 9 Vgl. Stephen King, ES, Heyne;(1986). But then, as often happens with King, it hits a brick wall and becomes so over-long and has so many unnecessary elements that get in the way of the main story that it becomes a bloated, endless chore to finish. While I love the book, it's easily one of my favorites, if you aren't enjoying it, don't beat yourself up about not finishing it. June 09, 2021 06:02 PM. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Refresh and try again. They realize that the scars on their hands from their blood pact have disappeared, indicating that their ordeal is finally over. Nightmares & Dreamscapes is a short story collection by writer Stephen King, published in 1993. I know Richie is suppose to be the funny one, "beep, beep, Richie," but Eddie had me laughing my bum off. What to do? The Fumble. Stephen Edwin King (born September 21, 1947) is an American author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, crime, science-fiction, and fantasy novels. [21], "It (book)" redirects here. It was really long with A LOT of descriptions but it was still very enjoyable. Someone far more intelligent than I once told me that he didn't bother with a book if it didn't capture his interest by the first 50 pages. However, the Losers Club forced It to return to an early hibernation when heavily wounded by the young Bill Denbrough in the first Ritual of Chüd. That was the day Henry Bowers carved the first letter of his name on Ben Hanscom's belly and chased him into the Barrens, the day Henry and his Neanderthal friends beat up on Stuttering Bill Denbrough and Eddie Kaspbrak, the day Stuttering Bill had to save Eddie from his worst asthma attack . Er ist nicht nur der meistgelesene, sondern auch der meistverfilmte Autor der Gegenwart. Und um seine grandiose Kurzgeschichte Trucks in bewegte Bilder umzusetzten, hat Stephen King selbst auf dem Registuhl Platz genommen. Tales from the Darkside: The Movie. Welcome to Streamin' King, a series grave-digging through the . Banding . As the story opens, It has awakened approximately 27 years later and is first seen when three bullies beat up a homosexual couple, Adrian Mellon and Don Hagarty. Seven clumsy kids band tog. It can also manipulate people and use them as pawns in doing its bidding, either by assuming a form most familiar to them, promising them their desires or through subliminal influence. Something ominous lurking in the basement. It has received poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.8. People often say they hate the ending of this book...I did not hate it or love it. Im Buch gefunden – Seite 94Buch des Blutes . München 1987. / Das 6. ... Bergisch - Gladbach 1986 . ... KING , Stephen ; STRAUB , Peter : Der Talisman . Hamburg 1986 . It then appears to Tom and orders him to capture Audra, bringing Audra to It's lair, where Audra becomes catatonic, and Tom drops dead in shock. As the summer draws on, the Losers each encounter Pennywise in terrifying manifestations: a mummy on a frozen canal to Ben, a fountain of blood (that only children can see) from Beverly's sink, a rotting leper to Eddie, drowned corpses to Stan, and a frightening phantom of Georgie to Bill. Who do you think was the most interesting/relatable character in Stephen King's book It? It is an adventure novel. By Zach Dionne. The Losers Club is a group of seven eleven-year-old misfit children who are united by their unhappy lives. It instructs Henry to kill the rest of the Losers, but Henry is killed when attacking Eddie. 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. Ships from and sold by KIT-US STORE. Welcome to Derry, Maine. [12], It thematically focuses on the loss of childhood innocence[11] and questions the difference between necessity and free will. [ I expected that Beverly would have to face him again, that's the sole reason he even came after Bev in the first place! Social commentary within the film: (Stephen King's characters are often partially wounded underdogs who need to pull together to beat society's bullying, or get revenge on bullies - think "Carrie"), but I liked the implication in IT that the monster is not just humanity's fear/brutality in general, but a particular form of society as in Derry. Other family members provided a small house in Durham and financial support. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Before Doctor Sleep, there was The Shining, a classic of modern American horror from the undisputed master, Stephen King. Speech. Written by Stephen King and published in Different Seasons in 1982. Anyone else seen it yet? The most prominent notions of fear in the novel come from the Losers' Club themselves: their home lives, the things that have made them pariahs. Seller Sales. This anniversary edition features a new dust jacket illustration by Glen Orbik, as well as numerous interior illustrations by Alan M. Clark and Erin Wells. $3.99 shipping. 1976 - Carrie (Baseado no livro de 1974) 1980 - The Shining (O Iluminado) (Baseado no livro de 1976) 1982 - Creepshow (Creepshow - Arrepio do Medo) (Consiste em 5 pequenos filmes; dois baseados nos contos 'Weeds' de 1976 e 'The Crate' de 1979; e os outros foram escritos especialmente para o filme) 1983 - Cujo (Cão Raivoso) (Baseado no livro de 1981) 1983 - The Dead Zone (Na Hora da Zona Morta . Reisen in eine Welt beklemmender Albträume! «Der Leser ist Stephen King gnadenlos ausgeliefert.» FRANKFURTER ALLGEMEINE ZEITUNG Im Buch gefunden – Seite 580Stephen King : Surviving the Ride ' 1. Fantasy Review , no . 87 , January 1986 ( magazine ) 2. Kingdom of Fear : The World of Stephen King . ed . When the adult members of the Losers Club gather, It recognizes them as a threat and resolves to drive them away both through illusions and by controlling Henry Bowers, the Losers' long-time childhood bully. In the summer of 1989, a group of bullied kids band together to destroy a shape-shifting monster, which disguises itself as a clown and preys on the children of Derry, their small Maine town. By Gabrielle Bruney 1:17. And yet: It is a novel about friendship and solidarity, It is a novel about violence with violent stories of bullying and alcoholism, It is novel about redemption. [13], It received a mixed critical reaction. If you can read this wondrous tale and not be reminded of the best times of your childhood and the best friends ever, then you've got a heart of stone. TraiLer. King would return to the concept two years later and gradually accumulated ideas and thoughts, particularly the concept of weaving the narratives of children and the adults they become. [12], The book's sexual content aroused controversy. Millions of books & collectibles are offered for sale by bookstores and booksellers on AbeBooks, and many of them are available with free shipping. Seven children spend a terrifying summer together in their home town of Derry, a summer that was devastating to their lives and their community, yet also supposedly completely unforgettable - yet nearly all of them forgot! Verlag (dt.) Durch sie erweitern Sie ihren Wortschatz und werden auch grammatikalisch sicherer. $372.84. To see what your friends thought of this book, While I love the book, it's easily one of my favorites, if you aren't enjoying it, don't beat yourself up about not finishing it. Khanh, first of her name, mother of bunnies. Im Buch gefunden... Monika: Petra Karin Kelly; München 1983 Beahm, George: Stephen King; ... M. 1967 Wilde, Harry: Rosa Luxemburg; Wien/Zürich/München 1986 zweite Auflage ... The themes of the two books are . IT Trailer (Retro) Tim Curry, Jonathan Brandis (1990) HD. Yep, I'd highly recommend this book. Seven clumsy kids band together after a tragedy.