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A World of Terror



Kayla Clements
IT by Stephen King



“Mesmerizing”, “terrifying”, and “sinister” are just some of the words used to describe Stephen King’s IT. Stephen King, author of over 80 books, is best known for his chilling horror stories and intriguing writing style. Starting off in Derry, Maine in 1957, William Denbrough is making a paper boat for his little brother Georgie to play with out in the rain. The events that followed changed the town of Derry--and the children in it--forever: “the terror, which would not end for another twenty-eight years--if it ever did end--began, so far as I know or can tell, with a boat made from a sheet of newspaper floating down a gutter swollen with rain” (3).

While I have only made a small dent in this 1,100+ page book, I am already hooked on the story and different lives of the characters. I have heard nothing but good things from people who have read this book and I can say the same, I would say this book is a must-have for horror fans out there and would recommend it to anyone else who may be interested in reading a nightmare-inducing story. Stephen King is an incredibly talented writer and it truly shows in this book. He has the ability to make the reader feel anxious and on edge with his use of diction.

Although I haven’t gotten very far, the amount of times this book has made my skin crawl is enough for me to want to read more. One of the more disturbing scenes in chapter two really showcases King’s diction and ability to put the reader in the mind of the character, “Panic was rising in her mind again--it was like bitter black coffee threatening to overflow the rim of a cup. She closed her eyes and fought against it. She stood there, perfectly still, a pale statue with a pulse beating in its throat” (57). This scene paints a picture of what is happening in Patricia’s mind during this stressful scene. King also uses very descriptive words/sentences to help paint a picture of what is going on, “it was clearly an American voice and yet it somehow conjured up images of a wealthy British colonial chappie who was as charming, in his muddled way, as he was addled” (61). Many find this to be an important part of writing; a story can easily become bland if the descriptions are all left to your own imagination. Overall, this book has captured my attention time and time again, and I definitely think it is worth a read.

Breznican, Anthony. “Greetings from Pennywise: Here's Every Photo So Far from Stephen King's 'It'.” EW.com, EW.com, 17 Aug. 2017, 1:54pm, ew.com/movies/stephen-king-it-photos/#dontcha-want-your-boat-georgie.

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