It

Quick answers about It

What is It about?

In Derry, Maine, a group of outcast children band together to fight a shape-shifting creature that preys on the town's young. Twenty-seven years later, the survivors must return and finish what they began.

Who should read It?

Read it if you like a long, character-rich horror novel that is as much about childhood friendship as about fear. Skip it if you want a short read or are bothered by stories involving harm to children.

How long and how fast is It?

It is a slow-paced, long read of about 1376 pages, first published in 1986.

Does It have content warnings?

Content we flag: Violence, Gore, Child death, Bullying, Child abuse, Homophobia.

Can I borrow It for free?

Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends It; the borrow button above searches it for you.

What should I read after It?

Readers who liked it often move on to 'Salem's Lot, The Ocean at the End of the Lane, The Only Good Indians.