Literary Fiction
Seven children in Derry, Maine, face a terrifying entity as Pennywise the Clown in this chilling horror epic.
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Seven children in Derry, Maine, face a terrifying entity as Pennywise the Clown in this chilling horror epic.
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"It" is a 1986 horror novel by American author Stephen King. "It" was his 22nd book and his 17th novel written under his own name. 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. "It" primarily appears in the form of Pennywise the Dancing Clown to attract its preferred prey of young children.The novel won the British Fantasy Award in 1987, and received nominati...
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Explicit references to sex and a controversial scene involving childhood sexuality. References to sexual abuse and violence, disturbing and explicit at times.
Violence & gore
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Extreme graphic violence, body horror, and child deaths with detailed depictions.
Profanity
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Frequent strong profanity including F-words and derogatory terms.
Substance use
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Some depictions of drug use and alcohol, not central but present.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Minor references to characters facing anti-gay slurs or sentiment.
Religious content
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Brief religious exclamations and minor thematic elements.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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Central supernatural entity with occult-like horror and ritualistic elements.
Political content
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Subtle social commentary on small-town life and amnesia, not overt.
Self-harm / suicide
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Depictions of self-harm and suicide, including a significant character event.
Abuse & suffering
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Frequent child abuse, bullying, and systemic cruelty in the narrative. References to sexual abuse and violence, disturbing and explicit at times.
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