I read this when I was 15. As soon as I finished the very last page...I was in shock for about 45 minutes...and I turned back to the first page and re read the entire thing immediately after. Single Best king Book.
Bad Friend Ben it is fucking good. My mother read it before i was even conceived. She read it when she was about 12 or 13. She got so scared that she had to call her older sister into her room and take her to her sisters room.
James Lamprell I can't agree that it's the best horror novel ever, but it is great. The novel does such a great job of giving the characters depth. The town, Derry, even feels like a character. My issues are with some of the dialogue, how anyone outside of the group of friends is, typically, a piece of shit, and the spider aspect.
+07foxmulder, i see your point, ive read quite literally 100s of horror novels over the years and counting, but absolutely none of them grab me or genuinely creep me out like IT did.
The audiobook version of It, narrated by Steven Weber, is the absolute best reason to listen to audiobooks, period. Don't want to read It? Fine, dude's right, get the audiobook.
Jesus Rivera I'm about halfway through the audiobook, and I totally agree. With horror especially, I do like to linger and re read and take my time on the terrifying bits, but this audiobook is pretty freakin great
I’m currently rereading this for the first time since I was 12 I’m currently 30. I forgot how good this book is I guess now that I’m older I can appreciate the book more maybe cause back then I didn’t know what good writing was, and the way he writes this book is pure genius. I can’t believe it’s taking me this long to reread this. Absolute masterpiece
I read the book in 2 in a half days I was so excited when I got it from the library I was waiting weeks for it to arrive that when I finally got it I locked myself in my room until I finished it lol my mom thought I was going to go nuts but I didn't xD best book I ever read!
@@liamrowe9226 it’s worth it. Except for all the hi ho silver aways and ritchies gone with the wind voice. And there’s one library scene you don’t want to play out loud. Have listened to it three times. I find the history of Derry more fascinating now.
I read it in '00, I just started it again yesterday only 100 pages in and can't remember a fucken thing... I watch a lot of book reviews and you do a awesome job, one of the best!!
I've just picked this book up from goodwill! Same cover you have! Only it's got one bend in a side of the cover. This book is actually really good! I've only gotten to the fourth chapter so far, as I am in high school, so my schedule is busy, but it's so good!
I read this when it was released and I was OBSESSED, to say the least. I saved my hard copy and have reread it a few times. When my son was 12, I found him reading this book and he was halfway done with the book (he was reading it before he fell asleep at night). He thought it was great and we were able to thoroughly discuss the book and he's since reread it himself (he's now 23). My second favorite SK book is The Talisman and I can't pick a third because many of them are tied @ that level.
I wholeheartedly agree with almost everything in this video and echo your call to everyone to read this masterpiece. My only major disagreement is with the same point at which I disagree with most reviewers of IT. You guessed it; the sex scene. (I know you know all of these points below, having read IT a dozen times. But, for everyone who hasn't...) First off, Bev didn't have sex with all of them at once. One at a time. This is not an "orgy". This is not a "gang bang". Second, it all happened in pitch darkness. Except for a few noises perhaps, which those not presently participating would probably not have understood, each act might as well have occurred in separate rooms. Third, they were all virgins before the scene. Most of us reading the scene are not. We who view the scene through the mind's eye perspective of sexual experience will find it harder to relate with the true feelings and emotions intended in the scene. Which leads me to point 4: Fourth, this is a scene of terror and not eroticism. Well... ok, 90% terror and 10% eroticism. The feelings and emotions conveyed in the scene are not those of lust or sexual excitement or fun. King goes out of his way to NOT present the acts using erotic words and phrases. Everything is euphemisms. It is presented as deathly serious, solemn, and almost ritualistic. Their own personal version of the Ritual of Chud, perhaps. A way for Bev to draw them together again as one person in seven bodies. A way for her to save them from getting lost, divided, and dying in the dark. The feelings conveyed are a desperate bid for power through sacrifice and unity. The individual acts are, for Bev and maybe for them all, really one act. People always represent this scene as some kind of "coming of age" scene, or "hey let's have one last fun time before we leave here and have to grow up" scene, or (even worse), "hey, let's just have a gratuitous sex-fest just to spice things up" scene. Each member of the group has his or her own vital contribution to the group. Bill is the leader and moral compass. Richie uses his humor to save them all. Stan keeps them grounded in reality. Eddie is bravery and valor. Etc.. This was Bev's part... well, that and being badass with a slingshot.
Radical M0rm0n You got it! Also, she is retaking something that her father is trying to take away from her: her power. There is nothing overtly erotic or exploitative about it.
*spoilers* Of course it's sick. Sick is what King does. Is it sicker than a 4 year old getting his arm pulled off his live body? Sicker than a kid bled to death by flying leaches? Sicker than a young adult getting his armpit ripped out by fangs? Sicker than men trapped in, and burning to death, in a small tavern? Sicker than a group of men hacked to death in the back room of another tavern by a crazy with an axe? ...I could go on. So she pulled a train (Blain is a pain?) of 6 other kids. I know. It's sex. It involves kids. It's disturbing. Nobody seems to bring up the scene where Bev get's raped by her own father. That scene has sex and also has a kid. But nobody dwells on that or protests it.
Snooze - check out Lovecraft. IT is like a number of the creatures in Lovecraft. Stephen King is great at drawing on previous horror writers and synthesizing something new.
SnoozeReviews I agree. At the Mountains of Madness, Dagon and ReAnimator are a few of the classics. Also check out the movie In the Mouth of Madness if you are into lovecraftian lore.
+FrostyKnives13 You know, me and one of my friends planned to do an online series of It, because to us, the miniseries just sucks. But, seeing how the remake is on it's way I guess it doesn't matter anymore.
looove this book and loooved your review! it's my absolute favorite book and I relate to your reading experience having read it for the first time myself when I was 13. I am 36 now I have have reread it like 10 times too and I keep discovering new things every time I do! I just binged on your dark tower reviews and I am excited to read them all, you are a SK expert!
First, your review is convincing with all the conviction in your voice. So easy to understand and you are a king convincer. So much real honesty in your words. Stephen King must be one lucky writer to get a fan like you. I tried reading Stephen King in my twenties, but my mind fizzled away due to the strange cover and it's gore. Maybe I am now willing to read this book It.
Having just finished reading The Stand, I wanted to read IT next, but I didn't know if I wanted to start another 1000+ pager. This review not only made me read the book straight after watching, I also subbed due to this awesome review. Well done sir!
Epic Review ,just finished the book and it has become one of my favorite novels ever. I still can't let go and felt the joy in your words and your analysis is amazing!!!...
GREAT Review!!!! Im a HUGE King fan as well. Last year I went to Bangor for a week took the King Tour. So much fun seeing all the places mentioned in his books. King was sober when he wrote IT, he has said he was inspired by watching his kid's growing up. Speaking of which, Joe Hill author of HORNS, NOS4A2, 20th Century Ghosts and The Fireman (A HUGE love letter to The Stand) Is King's son. Joseph Hillstrom King, Joe Hill also wrote the GREAT Lock & Key comic series. LOVED the fact you expressed why IT means so much to you!!! Keep up the great work!
Great Review. It's easy to see you are passionate about books and this one in particular. I too read IT at the tender age of 10 back in Brisbane, Australia. I read this again earlier this year and it was not only a much quicker read but I understood all parts of the book including some parts that went over my head as a kid due to lack of life experience. My favorite King novel and instead of striking me as a horror novel it was to me a coming of age story with characters I could relate to back when I was a kid and even now at age 39. I agree this is his finest work and I have just read the Dark Tower series but the character development and the world of Derry King managed to create here is unparalleled in my view and I have read my fair share of books during my time. Thanks for the review and your thoughts.
IT will always be my all time favorite book by King. I have read it 3 times, but always ready to read it again and again! The characters are my favorite part of the story. I agree when you talk about how good King is with creating his characters. One of his strongest talents I think. Great review!
it's funny because I don't know why but I actually read this book for the first time as an adult and I absolutely loved it. I can see why this is your number 1 favorite. I think it's one of mine and I often re-read it. If I'm doing really good, I can read it in a week it's just that good. You're right. I think that scene with Beverly and sleeping with the boys, not only did it bind them together but I think it was the only way to get out where it would break them out of that innocence that Pennywise looked for. that's the only explanation that I can come up with. I kind of felt a little awkward reading that scene but it didn't bother me as much as I thought it would have being an adult but I tried to imagine a child and their thinking while reading it and that way, it didn't bother me although I can see why it would have bothered some and I can see why they couldn't have put that in the movie. Great review!
Never read the book, (yet). I wasn't aiming too but after this review I will read this book once I've finished off some of the other books I have in line. Just gotten into Stephen King amazing novelist. Currently halfway through 11:22:63 did realise there was so many nods to his previous books.
There's a part of the book where Mike goes to the old ironworks to get a suveniee for his dad but gets ran down by that big bird. When he gets home his dad asks him if anybody tried to "Holler him down" or if he seen anything. When Mike says it was "scary" his father says "The less the better" kinda shutting him up as to not aknowledge what his son would say, and later says "Maybe I was wrong to send you there... those places can be creepy". Given that we find out what his father has seen for himself, why would he send his son there alone? Was he testing him?
Agreed. My mum brought home The Bachman Books when I was 15. I then joined a book club and 27yrs later "It" is still my favourite book. Just downloaded "It" for 99p on Kindle, could not believe it! Surely a modern classic?
Best review of any book EVER. Just received this book for my birthday. I wanted it so bad. Then sat and just stared at it. The size scared me. Was about to put it away for later. Decided to look at some reviews....saw this one.....SOLD!! Starting IT just as soon as I get done with this comment.
This review convinced me to read this book and it was amazing! Im really interested in Stephen King now and just picked up The Stand and am looking forward to that. Thanks FrostyKnives!
I loved this review, I can tell you truly loved this book and it's cool to see someone passionate about this amazing story! I subscribed after the first five minutes! Wish you well :)
Reading the first time since 1986, when I was around 18 or so. I'm surprised by how much I don't remember. I think the complexity of it makes it harder to remember over the decades? Not sure.
Totally agree with you. On top of that, in my opinion, Stephen King's IT has also a therapeutical effect. I had to deal with intense flashbacks and although I already faced my childhood memories as good as possible in therapy, the book helped me to find the courage to face my personal IT that's eating me inside out. I will NOT let it win.
ANYONE got paranoid while reading the book? I guess I got too deep in the story lol. I saw things in real life that remind me.od the book almost every day. It was creepy
I got this book a couple of weeks ago and I've just now started reading it and wow this book is really amazing I love it. Great video subbed and turned on notifications
Thats john wayne gacey. Also the cover a great album by a band name "Acid Bath", I think it's called "when the kite strings pop". Gonna go re-listen to it. Thanks man!
Just to correct something you said regarding Bev, she was not being sexually abused by her dad (at least in a physical way), though it is strongly suggested that he had thoughts of that kind. Totally agree on your enthusiasm about the book. Super awesome, have read it more than 15 times.
It's connection to the Dark Tower lies in Dandelo, who is rumored to be a baby spider that the Loser's Club failed to kill. Also Stuttering Bill also exists in the Dark Tower, too.
I picked this up at barns and noble, I am TERRIFIED of clowns but I hear that this book is awesome!!! Being in a chicken shit when it comes to clowns, is this a good idea to read?! Think being Halloween is not to far would be a good one ?!
Fantastic review, mirrors my sentiments on it. I just love the structure of this book, two timelines, and between major sections the historical interludes of Derry. Fantastic - my favourite book.
I remember that in Literature English lesson we had a work to do, to read 2/3 scary books that our teacher had chosen, the books were: Dracula, Frankenstein and Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde. But I only could find Frankenstein, so I asked my teacher if I could do my work on the horror book IT and she agreed, and the work included doing a review in front of the class and also using PowerPoint. And so I did a review about Frankenstein as everyone else and when I did a review about IT all my classmates were afraid of the clown which was shown on the transparency of PowerPoint and scared of the story of what Pennywise does with the children. It surly was the best English Literature work ever. The other three chosen horror were so dull compare to IT.
Adam Henry it's about destroying childhood innocence. Bev and the others felt instantly disconnected from one another once they "defeated" It as children. They started to instantly forget. She knew that losing your virginity is a memorable event that would always tie them to one another. It was an event that would bring them even closer. If it didn't happen, they might not have remembered one another, or that summer, whatsoever.
Ember Newton there are many things that can happen when you were a kid that your mind can block out, sometimes truly horrific things like abuse and betrayal. It happens to adults too. They block it out in order to stay sane and keep functioning. With enough time and avoidance of a past subject you can forget anything. Trauma on top of it just gives you more reason to do so. Stress induced amnesia. Plus, in this case, there is the magical element Frosty Knives eluded to. Though I always thought it was the power beyond IT and the Turtle that was the source of that. They mentioned that during the battle against IT when they were adults. I feel this is reflected at the end of the story when they began to forget each other and all of Mike's writing faded.
My favourite part of the book is the last paragraph. Very sad ending because everyone who reads it will relate to it sooner or later. The older we get, our childhood, regardless of how amazing it was, will be harder to remember. It just turns into a distant memory and the majority of it will be forgotten.
Anyone know where you can get that copy of IT? im looking for a mass market paperback version that is smaller and more portable than the copy I have now
I loved your review! You are so passionate and just totally nailed it with description etc. Fantastic job. I was about 10 when this came out and my friends and I all read it and we were just captured and scared shitless and it was so great lol
The Frosted Pages from what you read in this book how do you think Freddy Krueger would do in a fight against Pennywise/ IT? Do you think that'd be an interesting concept? The master of nightmares vs the master of fear?
I read this book as a kid as well, it helped me become a better reader. Now I listen to the audio book while at work sometimes. I really liked the interludes thought the book. I didn't mind the made for TV movie. I think because of Tim Curry's performance as Pennywise. I guess I'll see what the new movie brings to the table.
I love " it ", no questions about it. However you can't claim it's King's best story. " it " is filled with pathways to all kind of American stories. However it doesn't flow like " the stand ". The stand, is a multi group of individual stories that King folds together, both the evil, & good, and he brings the reasons why people chose their choices, and the choices were almost inevitable. However King gave a small out, of which the characters could have taken an easier out. In King's world they choose the the path of " oh shit", and that made the whole heroic nature of the novel.
14:22 A similar narrative structure is "To Kill A Mockingbird". It's the adult Scout narrating while also having the 6-7 year old self acting out the events.
Great book, but maybe as a non American reader, or as a younger reader (less than 30), I had a bit of a rough time with the side stories of the town. I felt some of it was pretty exhausting, so I kind of rushed these parts to get to the more plot related parts. Thanks for the great review!
Help! I'm looking for the passage where Mike Hanlon is musing that Pennywise is It's favorite form. I can't find it in the book. Thanks for any tip-offs
Finished the book just now watched your review and subscribed. Agree with you 100% fantastic book, and your right even though its a big read you fly through it and everything in it is relevant. My next question is have you read 11.22.63?
It was my first King book I've read. I just finished it about 3 weeks ago. I still can't get it out of my mind. I watched the movie and was so pissed that I wasted my time. I kept asking myself why did they even make this. anyway. Cool review. I just picked up Salem's lot today from Library.
I agree with everything in this video. I too was just a couple years older than the kids when this book came out and though I wasn't bullied, I was on the fringes of the class culture and could absolutely relate to the thoughts and feelings the characters had. As much as I LOVE the Dark Tower series, this is the single best King book. Edit: Okay, I don't agree with everything. Though the TV movie wasn't the best thing ever, I didn't hate it. They did pretty well for being on ABC.
The mini series wasn't that bad. I absolutely love the book and there are a lot of things missing but It was 1990 and they had really good actors in John Ritter, Richard Thomas, and Curry was truly phenomenal. It the mini series was good for what it was. I think I agree with everything you said except for the mini series being crap.
Hello! I'm from Brazil and looking for a review of a Stephen King's books I see your chanel and I like so much your review and you chanel, in general. Now, I'm a new subscriber. I'm sorry if I wrote some word wrong, I don't know much english. xo.
i read this at 14 as well (still am 14) and I am not sure if it is just me but the 'sewer sex' portion of the novel was one of the most definite scenes that defines the stories dark nature. even if we ignore all metaphors and symbolic meanings, it left a resounding deep and memorable affect on readers, which is apparent since so many people talk about it when they talk about It. without that moment, the book wouldn't have had as deep an impression on me
This and 'The Stand', I would say, are my joint favourite King novels. I got a ask, what are your thoughts on what we know, so far, about the remake movie of 'IT'?
I have read IT 3 times now. People have stated that it's a "bible of horror". King's best work by far.
I read this when I was 15. As soon as I finished the very last page...I was in shock for about 45 minutes...and I turned back to the first page and re read the entire thing immediately after. Single Best king Book.
Bad Friend Ben it is fucking good. My mother read it before i was even conceived. She read it when she was about 12 or 13. She got so scared that she had to call her older sister into her room and take her to her sisters room.
I have finished the book 3 hours ago and all I can do is research more about it. I get you.
I'm 15 and just finished and all I have to say, for the first stephen king book I read is wow like wow.
@@daniellee7355 No, it's not like it's a horror book or anything.
Auston Matthews it’s scary, and messed up. No bars held.
best horror novel ever written imo, the Patrick hockstetter chapter is the most disturbing I just can't forget it.
James Lamprell I can't agree that it's the best horror novel ever, but it is great. The novel does such a great job of giving the characters depth. The town, Derry, even feels like a character. My issues are with some of the dialogue, how anyone outside of the group of friends is, typically, a piece of shit, and the spider aspect.
+07foxmulder, i see your point, ive read quite literally 100s of horror novels over the years and counting, but absolutely none of them grab me or genuinely creep me out like IT did.
that dude was effin insane
Yes, the Patric Hockstetter chapter where he kills his brother is chilling and terrifyingly realistic...
When patrick kills the dog, it is scariest moment of book.
The audiobook version of It, narrated by Steven Weber, is the absolute best reason to listen to audiobooks, period. Don't want to read It? Fine, dude's right, get the audiobook.
Jesus Rivera I'm about halfway through the audiobook, and I totally agree. With horror especially, I do like to linger and re read and take my time on the terrifying bits, but this audiobook is pretty freakin great
The audiobook version narrated by Chuck Benson is the best.
I am reading the ebook
Jesus Rivera same bro. Been through it 4 times now, picking up new things.
the audiobook is really really good. He makes the characters come to life and does a really good job with pennywise
I'm getting back into reading books at 37.... I just read this for the first time. Amazing book and I really enjoyed your review.
I’m currently rereading this for the first time since I was 12 I’m currently 30. I forgot how good this book is I guess now that I’m older I can appreciate the book more maybe cause back then I didn’t know what good writing was, and the way he writes this book is pure genius. I can’t believe it’s taking me this long to reread this. Absolute masterpiece
Love your reviews. IT was one of my most favorite books as a teenager. Nostalgia !
Thank you. IT will always be my favorite of his
Finally someone with a great review of IT. Thank U, I enjoyed it! Greetings from Hamburg.
Andre B. Thanks for the compliment and the watch.
Thank you so much for reviewing this book and taking my request, you're awesome! 😁
You're welcome. Thanks for watching
I read the book in 2 in a half days I was so excited when I got it from the library I was waiting weeks for it to arrive that when I finally got it I locked myself in my room until I finished it lol my mom thought I was going to go nuts but I didn't xD best book I ever read!
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I downloaded the audio book, 40 hours, that's along time.
I'm not sure if it's worth it
That's fast!
Not possible in 2 days unless you never slept and some of the material is just incomprehensible
@@liamrowe9226 it’s worth it. Except for all the hi ho silver aways and ritchies gone with the wind voice. And there’s one library scene you don’t want to play out loud. Have listened to it three times. I find the history of Derry more fascinating now.
I read it in '00, I just started it again yesterday only 100 pages in and can't remember a fucken thing...
I watch a lot of book reviews and you do a awesome job, one of the best!!
Zak_ Salter thank you for the compliment and the watch
you had to go back to Derry to remember
I've just picked this book up from goodwill! Same cover you have! Only it's got one bend in a side of the cover. This book is actually really good! I've only gotten to the fourth chapter so far, as I am in high school, so my schedule is busy, but it's so good!
I read this when it was released and I was OBSESSED, to say the least. I saved my hard copy and have reread it a few times. When my son was 12, I found him reading this book and he was halfway done with the book (he was reading it before he fell asleep at night). He thought it was great and we were able to thoroughly discuss the book and he's since reread it himself (he's now 23). My second favorite SK book is The Talisman and I can't pick a third because many of them are tied @ that level.
I wholeheartedly agree with almost everything in this video and echo your call to everyone to read this masterpiece.
My only major disagreement is with the same point at which I disagree with most reviewers of IT.
You guessed it; the sex scene. (I know you know all of these points below, having read IT a dozen times. But, for everyone who hasn't...)
First off, Bev didn't have sex with all of them at once. One at a time. This is not an "orgy". This is not a "gang bang".
Second, it all happened in pitch darkness. Except for a few noises perhaps, which those not presently participating would probably not have understood, each act might as well have occurred in separate rooms.
Third, they were all virgins before the scene. Most of us reading the scene are not. We who view the scene through the mind's eye perspective of sexual experience will find it harder to relate with the true feelings and emotions intended in the scene. Which leads me to point 4:
Fourth, this is a scene of terror and not eroticism. Well... ok, 90% terror and 10% eroticism. The feelings and emotions conveyed in the scene are not those of lust or sexual excitement or fun. King goes out of his way to NOT present the acts using erotic words and phrases. Everything is euphemisms. It is presented as deathly serious, solemn, and almost ritualistic. Their own personal version of the Ritual of Chud, perhaps. A way for Bev to draw them together again as one person in seven bodies. A way for her to save them from getting lost, divided, and dying in the dark. The feelings conveyed are a desperate bid for power through sacrifice and unity. The individual acts are, for Bev and maybe for them all, really one act.
People always represent this scene as some kind of "coming of age" scene, or "hey let's have one last fun time before we leave here and have to grow up" scene, or (even worse), "hey, let's just have a gratuitous sex-fest just to spice things up" scene.
Each member of the group has his or her own vital contribution to the group. Bill is the leader and moral compass. Richie uses his humor to save them all. Stan keeps them grounded in reality. Eddie is bravery and valor. Etc..
This was Bev's part... well, that and being badass with a slingshot.
Radical M0rm0n very good explanation. I agree with you 100%
Radical M0rm0n Awesome to see someone lay out the alternate perspective on this controversial subject. Well done.
Radical M0rm0n You got it! Also, she is retaking something that her father is trying to take away from her: her power. There is nothing overtly erotic or exploitative about it.
I agree with you, very well said.
*spoilers*
Of course it's sick. Sick is what King does.
Is it sicker than a 4 year old getting his arm pulled off his live body?
Sicker than a kid bled to death by flying leaches?
Sicker than a young adult getting his armpit ripped out by fangs?
Sicker than men trapped in, and burning to death, in a small tavern?
Sicker than a group of men hacked to death in the back room of another tavern by a crazy with an axe?
...I could go on.
So she pulled a train (Blain is a pain?) of 6 other kids. I know. It's sex. It involves kids. It's disturbing.
Nobody seems to bring up the scene where Bev get's raped by her own father. That scene has sex and also has a kid. But nobody dwells on that or protests it.
God you have summed up exactly what I have always thought of this story. It truly is King's greatest work. I loved your review, high five!
Stephen King is the King of Nostalgia to me. He is even better at that than horror.
Ohh. I'm just starting to get into horror. I think I'll give this one a shot. Great review!
You will love IT. See what i did there lol
Snooze - check out Lovecraft. IT is like a number of the creatures in Lovecraft. Stephen King is great at drawing on previous horror writers and synthesizing something new.
SnoozeReviews I agree. At the Mountains of Madness, Dagon and ReAnimator are a few of the classics. Also check out the movie In the Mouth of Madness if you are into lovecraftian lore.
IT and The Stand
+FrostyKnives13 You know, me and one of my friends planned to do an online series of It, because to us, the miniseries just sucks. But, seeing how the remake is on it's way I guess it doesn't matter anymore.
looove this book and loooved your review! it's my absolute favorite book and I relate to your reading experience having read it for the first time myself when I was 13. I am 36 now I have have reread it like 10 times too and I keep discovering new things every time I do! I just binged on your dark tower reviews and I am excited to read them all, you are a SK expert!
First, your review is convincing with all the conviction in your voice.
So easy to understand and you are a king convincer.
So much real honesty in your words.
Stephen King must be one lucky writer to get a fan like you.
I tried reading Stephen King in my twenties, but my mind fizzled away due to the strange cover and it's gore.
Maybe I am now willing to read this book It.
Oh, definitely, and it's great how it builds up and how the dude manages to not spoil anything... except for the PACT part, but it was great.
Having just finished reading The Stand, I wanted to read IT next, but I didn't know if I wanted to start another 1000+ pager. This review not only made me read the book straight after watching, I also subbed due to this awesome review. Well done sir!
Agree with you 100%, it was a phenomenal read.
Absolutely, undoubtedly the greatest book I ever read. Love your channel and your input.
I always buy cheap copies of the book when I come across them strictly for giving away to friends to read. Such a masterpiece.
Epic Review ,just finished the book and it has become one of my favorite novels ever. I still can't let go and felt the joy in your words and your analysis is amazing!!!...
You also look like a young Stephen King :P
Yeah
He does too
I would disagree but that's just me
GREAT Review!!!! Im a HUGE King fan as well. Last year I went to Bangor for a week took the King Tour. So much fun seeing all the places mentioned in his books. King was sober when he wrote IT, he has said he was inspired by watching his kid's growing up. Speaking of which, Joe Hill author of HORNS, NOS4A2, 20th Century Ghosts and The Fireman (A HUGE love letter to The Stand) Is King's son. Joseph Hillstrom King, Joe Hill also wrote the GREAT Lock & Key comic series. LOVED the fact you expressed why IT means so much to you!!! Keep up the great work!
Great Review. It's easy to see you are passionate about books and this one in particular. I too read IT at the tender age of 10 back in Brisbane, Australia. I read this again earlier this year and it was not only a much quicker read but I understood all parts of the book including some parts that went over my head as a kid due to lack of life experience. My favorite King novel and instead of striking me as a horror novel it was to me a coming of age story with characters I could relate to back when I was a kid and even now at age 39. I agree this is his finest work and I have just read the Dark Tower series but the character development and the world of Derry King managed to create here is unparalleled in my view and I have read my fair share of books during my time.
Thanks for the review and your thoughts.
IT will always be my all time favorite book by King. I have read it 3 times, but always ready to read it again and again! The characters are my favorite part of the story. I agree when you talk about how good King is with creating his characters. One of his strongest talents I think. Great review!
I always listen to videos at 1.5 speed. hearing you say A+A+++++ at that speed is awesome. Great review too.
You are a legend with an epic channel!
Great review Frosty!! I enjoy watching your King book reviews. I agree, The Stand should be next.
Thanks for the watch. I will be working on The Stand
The Stand should be next. Also a Tower connections vid once you have reviewed the component pieces.
it's funny because I don't know why but I actually read this book for the first time as an adult and I absolutely loved it. I can see why this is your number 1 favorite. I think it's one of mine and I often re-read it. If I'm doing really good, I can read it in a week it's just that good. You're right. I think that scene with Beverly and sleeping with the boys, not only did it bind them together but I think it was the only way to get out where it would break them out of that innocence that Pennywise looked for. that's the only explanation that I can come up with. I kind of felt a little awkward reading that scene but it didn't bother me as much as I thought it would have being an adult but I tried to imagine a child and their thinking while reading it and that way, it didn't bother me although I can see why it would have bothered some and I can see why they couldn't have put that in the movie. Great review!
Thanks for the great review really enjoy your reviews keep up the great work
Truly one of or maybe even greatest coming of age novels of all time and king work that will go on by the time he's gone
best review ever. subbed
You have a full suit of armor behind you ! totally fucking classic dude!!!!!
When I got to the end I was coming over the mountains of Colorado into the desert. A tear dropped. The ending was beautiful and sad and glorious.🙌🏾
Never read the book, (yet). I wasn't aiming too but after this review I will read this book once I've finished off some of the other books I have in line. Just gotten into Stephen King amazing novelist. Currently halfway through 11:22:63 did realise there was so many nods to his previous books.
The character development was one of the best I ever seen I related to all of them. Beverly, Mike, and Eddie the most.
There's a part of the book where Mike goes to the old ironworks to get a suveniee for his dad but gets ran down by that big bird. When he gets home his dad asks him if anybody tried to "Holler him down" or if he seen anything. When Mike says it was "scary" his father says "The less the better" kinda shutting him up as to not aknowledge what his son would say, and later says "Maybe I was wrong to send you there... those places can be creepy". Given that we find out what his father has seen for himself, why would he send his son there alone? Was he testing him?
Agreed. My mum brought home The Bachman Books when I was 15. I then joined a book club and 27yrs later "It" is still my favourite book. Just downloaded "It" for 99p on Kindle, could not believe it! Surely a modern classic?
Best review of any book EVER. Just received this book for my birthday. I wanted it so bad. Then sat and just stared at it. The size scared me. Was about to put it away for later. Decided to look at some reviews....saw this one.....SOLD!! Starting IT just as soon as I get done with this comment.
great review man.i just finished IT and i can say you where 100% right about it!!
Thank you for the review. This has definitely inspired me to read the novel. Love your passion and enthusiasm.
Your reviews are amazing, You are doing a great job. I just have to say thank you so much for it.
Yana Novikova you're welcome. Thank you for the watch!
Great review. Will check out more of your stuff
Your review really has me excited to read it soon I wanna get it for myself for Christmas
This review convinced me to read this book and it was amazing! Im really interested in Stephen King now and just picked up The Stand and am looking forward to that. Thanks FrostyKnives!
Riley1996 Oh man, my 2 favorites of all time right there. Happy reading!
I loved this review, I can tell you truly loved this book and it's cool to see someone passionate about this amazing story! I subscribed after the first five minutes! Wish you well :)
Jacquelyn Lauderdale thanks for the watch and the sub!
I completely agree with everything you said!
Reading the first time since 1986, when I was around 18 or so. I'm surprised by how much I don't remember. I think the complexity of it makes it harder to remember over the decades? Not sure.
You grew up and forgot the horror
Derry don't last that long on your mind when you leave it...
Totally agree with you. On top of that, in my opinion, Stephen King's IT has also a therapeutical effect. I had to deal with intense flashbacks and although I already faced my childhood memories as good as possible in therapy, the book helped me to find the courage to face my personal IT that's eating me inside out. I will NOT let it win.
ANYONE got paranoid while reading the book? I guess I got too deep in the story lol. I saw things in real life that remind me.od the book almost every day. It was creepy
When they go into the house the last time , extreme paranoia inducing
This book shows how vast and endless King's imagination can be ,those who have read the book ,will surely agree with me
the oculus movie, while much newer, did an amazing job of flipping between two times
I got this book a couple of weeks ago and I've just now started reading it and wow this book is really amazing I love it. Great video subbed and turned on notifications
You actually kinda look like Stephen King, just a little bit.
Mrducard93 *Plot twist* Hes Related
Transcendence 666 Is that true? Because it's believable
Thats john wayne gacey. Also the cover a great album by a band name "Acid Bath", I think it's called "when the kite strings pop". Gonna go re-listen to it. Thanks man!
ForcesOfOdin Exactly where I got it from. Fuckin awesome band.
that's his brother....Stephen gave him all his novels
Thanks for the amazing review!!! I started the book a week ago and love it and subbed 😀
Great book and a great review.
Wow, great and intense review
Thanks for the watch. Starting to get excited about the movie coming up
I haven''t read the movie but I have seen the book
Just to correct something you said regarding Bev, she was not being sexually abused by her dad (at least in a physical way), though it is strongly suggested that he had thoughts of that kind.
Totally agree on your enthusiasm about the book. Super awesome, have read it more than 15 times.
It's connection to the Dark Tower lies in Dandelo, who is rumored to be a baby spider that the Loser's Club failed to kill. Also Stuttering Bill also exists in the Dark Tower, too.
thank you for the review man, you just got me even more hyped to read IT
Great review, quality content!👍🏼
I picked this up at barns and noble, I am TERRIFIED of clowns but I hear that this book is awesome!!! Being in a chicken shit when it comes to clowns, is this a good idea to read?! Think being Halloween is not to far would be a good one ?!
I would definitely read it. Maybe with the lights on. And stay away from sewer drains. Lol
Crap! There's one at the end of my driveway 😖😩 maybe 15 steps away. Crap crap crap. I'll never be leaving my house again. 😂
I would read it it's not as focused on penny wise as you might think
Subbed! I'm about to read it for the first time and I'm 48 and have been reading my entire life. Just never was a king fan. Gonna give it a shot tho
Fantastic review, mirrors my sentiments on it.
I just love the structure of this book, two timelines, and between major sections the historical interludes of Derry.
Fantastic - my favourite book.
I remember that in Literature English lesson we had a work to do, to read 2/3 scary books that our teacher had chosen, the books were: Dracula, Frankenstein and Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde. But I only could find Frankenstein, so I asked my teacher if I could do my work on the horror book IT and she agreed, and the work included doing a review in front of the class and also using PowerPoint. And so I did a review about Frankenstein as everyone else and when I did a review about IT all my classmates were afraid of the clown which was shown on the transparency of PowerPoint and scared of the story of what Pennywise does with the children. It surly was the best English Literature work ever. The other three chosen horror were so dull compare to IT.
If anyone is hesitant to read it, the audio book by Steven Weber is really good. That's how I "re-read" it.
I love the atmosphere and characters so much.. king is the master of writing.
I'm so glad he commented on the "sex" scene...why Stephen King?! But this book is amazing.
Adam Henry it's about destroying childhood innocence. Bev and the others felt instantly disconnected from one another once they "defeated" It as children. They started to instantly forget. She knew that losing your virginity is a memorable event that would always tie them to one another. It was an event that would bring them even closer. If it didn't happen, they might not have remembered one another, or that summer, whatsoever.
good one...idiot
upsidedownllama Hoowww can you fight a pan dimensional killing machine and NOT remember it??
Ember Newton because said killing machine makes you forget
Ember Newton there are many things that can happen when you were a kid that your mind can block out, sometimes truly horrific things like abuse and betrayal. It happens to adults too. They block it out in order to stay sane and keep functioning.
With enough time and avoidance of a past subject you can forget anything. Trauma on top of it just gives you more reason to do so. Stress induced amnesia.
Plus, in this case, there is the magical element Frosty Knives eluded to. Though I always thought it was the power beyond IT and the Turtle that was the source of that. They mentioned that during the battle against IT when they were adults. I feel this is reflected at the end of the story when they began to forget each other and all of Mike's writing faded.
My favourite part of the book is the last paragraph. Very sad ending because everyone who reads it will relate to it sooner or later. The older we get, our childhood, regardless of how amazing it was, will be harder to remember. It just turns into a distant memory and the majority of it will be forgotten.
best review on YT... I love King, I love IT... love your review
Bought it today, can't wait to get started!
I finished the dark tower series and It. Would love to hear your thoughts about the parallels.
Lovely in-depth review! I really need to get back on this.
Anyone know where you can get that copy of IT? im looking for a mass market paperback version that is smaller and more portable than the copy I have now
I loved your review! You are so passionate and just totally nailed it with description etc. Fantastic job. I was about 10 when this came out and my friends and I all read it and we were just captured and scared shitless and it was so great lol
The Frosted Pages from what you read in this book how do you think Freddy Krueger would do in a fight against Pennywise/ IT?
Do you think that'd be an interesting concept?
The master of nightmares vs the master of fear?
I read this book as a kid as well, it helped me become a better reader. Now I listen to the audio book while at work sometimes. I really liked the interludes thought the book. I didn't mind the made for TV movie. I think because of Tim Curry's performance as Pennywise. I guess I'll see what the new movie brings to the table.
I love " it ", no questions about it. However you can't claim it's King's best story. " it " is filled with pathways to all kind of American stories. However it doesn't flow like " the stand ". The stand, is a multi group of individual stories that King folds together, both the evil, & good, and he brings the reasons why people chose their choices, and the choices were almost inevitable. However King gave a small out, of which the characters could have taken an easier out. In King's world they choose the the path of " oh shit", and that made the whole heroic nature of the novel.
14:22 A similar narrative structure is "To Kill A Mockingbird". It's the adult Scout narrating while also having the 6-7 year old self acting out the events.
A little late but this was great. I'm just getting into the book but know a lot about IT. Thank you!
Great book, but maybe as a non American reader, or as a younger reader (less than 30), I had a bit of a rough time with the side stories of the town. I felt some of it was pretty exhausting, so I kind of rushed these parts to get to the more plot related parts.
Thanks for the great review!
Help! I'm looking for the passage where Mike Hanlon is musing that Pennywise is It's favorite form. I can't find it in the book.
Thanks for any tip-offs
Nope
@@pandachips17 Too bad. But thanks for answering
The new IT movie will be the highest grossing horror movie in history. Mark my words - take it to the bank
Zachary nah alien covenant will be the movie this year so shut the fuck up LOL
Zachary and next year the predator 😈😈😈 their going back to full horror theme so u know nothing LOL
LOL yeah ok some whack ass fucking alien sequel is gonna outsell IT? You're on some of that México crack OMAR
Adriel Omar Díaz alien whatevant? No one cares about the ninth bullshit alien movie
Adriel Omar Díaz hey guess what, Covenant was shit. hmmm, how 'bout that.
"IT" isn't just a story, "IT" is an entire world. Such a amazing work of art.
Read IT a few times, great review. Bought the new film addition version. All good points dude
Finished the book just now watched your review and subscribed.
Agree with you 100% fantastic book, and your right even though its a big read you fly through it and everything in it is relevant.
My next question is have you read 11.22.63?
Rhys Dowd no but it's on the list
It was my first King book I've read. I just finished it about 3 weeks ago. I still can't get it out of my mind. I watched the movie and was so pissed that I wasted my time. I kept asking myself why did they even make this. anyway. Cool review. I just picked up Salem's lot today from Library.
I agree with everything in this video. I too was just a couple years older than the kids when this book came out and though I wasn't bullied, I was on the fringes of the class culture and could absolutely relate to the thoughts and feelings the characters had. As much as I LOVE the Dark Tower series, this is the single best King book.
Edit: Okay, I don't agree with everything. Though the TV movie wasn't the best thing ever, I didn't hate it. They did pretty well for being on ABC.
The mini series wasn't that bad. I absolutely love the book and there are a lot of things missing but It was 1990 and they had really good actors in John Ritter, Richard Thomas, and Curry was truly phenomenal. It the mini series was good for what it was. I think I agree with everything you said except for the mini series being crap.
Maybe crap was a bad choice. Definitely miscast in my opinion. Except for Curry. Thanks for the watch
No problem. Thanks for the review. You captured exactly how I feel about the book myself. Kudos!
Hero 3000 Curry was anything but phenomenal. Mediocre would be a better description. The mini-series was very poorly executed.
Hello!
I'm from Brazil and looking for a review of a Stephen King's books I see your chanel and I like so much your review and you chanel, in general. Now, I'm a new subscriber. I'm sorry if I wrote some word wrong, I don't know much english.
xo.
Maria Antônia Moreira i think you're English is just fine. Thanks for the watch and the sub.
i read this at 14 as well (still am 14) and I am not sure if it is just me but the 'sewer sex' portion of the novel was one of the most definite scenes that defines the stories dark nature. even if we ignore all metaphors and symbolic meanings, it left a resounding deep and memorable affect on readers, which is apparent since so many people talk about it when they talk about It. without that moment, the book wouldn't have had as deep an impression on me
great review
This and 'The Stand', I would say, are my joint favourite King novels. I got a ask, what are your thoughts on what we know, so far, about the remake movie of 'IT'?
Love your reviews. U Rock. Keep up the good work.
Great review I'm going to get the book now!!