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  • Written by: Stephen King
  • Narrated by: Steven Weber
  • Length: 44 hrs and 55 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,935 ratings)

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Written by: Stephen King
Narrated by: Steven Weber
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Publisher's Summary

It: Chapter Two - soon to be a major motion picture in 2019!

Stephen King’s terrifying, classic number one New York Times best seller, “a landmark in American literature” (Chicago Sun-Times) - about seven adults who return to their hometown to confront a nightmare they had first stumbled on as teenagers…an evil without a name: It.

Welcome to Derry, Maine. It’s a small city, a place as hauntingly familiar as your own hometown. Only in Derry the haunting is real.

They were seven teenagers when they first stumbled upon the horror. Now they are grown-up men and women who have gone out into the big world to gain success and happiness. But the promise they made 28 years ago calls them reunite in the same place where, as teenagers, they battled an evil creature that preyed on the city’s children. Now, children are being murdered again, and their repressed memories of that terrifying summer return as they prepare to once again battle the monster lurking in Derry’s sewers.

Readers of Stephen King know that Derry, Maine, is a place with a deep, dark hold on the author. It reappears in many of his books, including Bag of Bones, Hearts in Atlantis, and 11/22/63. But it all starts with It.

“Stephen King’s most mature work.” (St. Petersburg Times)

“It will overwhelm you…to be read in a well-lit room only.” (Los Angeles Times).

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What the critics say

"Stephen King's most mature work." (St. Petersburg Times)

"It will overwhelm you...to be read in a well-lit room only." (Los Angeles Times)

"For a book with such a tiny title, Stephen King’s IT is one huge undertaking. It's a good thing actor Steven Weber is on board to perform it... Weber is skilled at wringing all the emotion, evil, and mystery out of King’s book about an ancient evil that haunts a Maine town and the seven childhood friends who band together to destroy it. He delivers a good Maine accent, a malicious clown, several women, and a giant screeching spider-thing." (AudioFile)

Editorial Review

Listen at your own risk: this terrifying horror book will shock even the most seasoned terror lovers with its gruesome and twisted story of a clown that is something so much more sinister.

Stephen King’s It is a dark and horrifying tale of a dangerous alien entity that hides within sewers and feasts on children. With all the staples of a classic Stephen King tale, this story is traumatic, twisted, stuttering, disturbing, and a standout in great American literature. It will get under your skin and will leave you feeling haunted. Originally written in the 1980s, this story is not a new book yet has not lost any of its mysterious powers. It remains a favourite of Stephen King and horror fans alike. The original evil clown has shaped the fears and misgivings of a generation. King’s novel expertly builds tension and fear, enticing you and drawing you in a while, creating suspense and a deep sense of unrest. If you’re a fan of horror books, you won’t be able to pause this gripping and disturbing story. Terrorizing and torturing the characters of the Losers Club, like Ben, Richie, Eddie, Mike, Bill and Bev, and returning twenty-seven years later, the sinister ways of Pennywise the Clown have reached infamous levels of recognition in pop culture. This favourite book of many also inspired a major motion picture ( It and It: Two).

Steven Weber captures all the mood and creepiness needed for this iconic bestseller in his narration of the audiobook adaptation, adding suspense and building mystery in all the right places. He delivers an impeccable performance so compelling that you may not want to listen to this one alone at night. Weber brings the town of Derry, Maine, to life and immediately inflicts it with the deep horror of the King’s creation, making this one of the King’s best audiobooks. The two make an ideal pair, creating a horrifying experience that you’ll immediately get stuck into. Whether this is your first time experiencing this great book or you are a long-time fan, the It audiobook is a perfect addition to your Audible wishlist.

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Stephen King is one of the most prolific authors of all time. He has published 61 novels, more than 200 short stories, and six nonfiction books—and he shows no sign of stopping. With such an extensive portfolio, choosing one audiobook can be daunting. We’ve compiled a list of the 32 best Stephen King audiobooks to make the choice easier. Whether you’re looking to get stuck into one of his creepy, classic stories or a sci-fi novella, you’ll find a title on this list that will get your heart racing.

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Great book to start listening from audible

It is really an awesome audio book one should not miss, worth listening to the book. The narrator makes the listener to be engaged with the book with great narrating skills. Worth spending money

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A good long book you'll return to.

The start of the book is honestly a little slow however this was my first Stephen King novel so it might be expected from other books. IT was a fantastic roller coaster ride of emotions that will have you looking at your own childhood. I found it very easy to substitute my friends with the characters from the story. Worth it!

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So damn intense!

Stephen King writes a wide variety of genres, all with an intensity and most with touch or more of horror. This is a true horror story. I just came off of listening to the complete Harry Potter series, and then the Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*** before listening to this. At first, I found Steven Weber's performance a bit annoying - it was just a bit too "much". But as the story got bigger, scarier, and bolder, it really worked. Steven is an actor (google him) and he yells in pain, screams in vengeance, and whispers in love, and pushes beyond most narrators that tell an amazing story and actually performs it just when needed. It takes some getting used to and I often had to turn down the volume in my car or pause the story to breathe - but it worked... it kept me engaged for the full 44 hours. I read this book back in the late 80s when it was published, loved the audio book, and now I may give the movie a shot (don't judge!) . :)

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Really well done

Now I'm disappointed Steven Weber doesn't narrate all of Stephen King's books. I mostly enjoyed how long this books was. Took me forever to finish, I feel like I was saving money. But the story itself was extremely thought provoking. Loved it.

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Awesome Performance

An amazing book, and the narrator helps to knock it out of the park. a must read/listen for any King fan.

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Amazing especially the Narration

Great story and Stephen Weber is amazing. will look for more read by him.

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Couldn't finish

I never abandon a book. I tried really hard to get through this one in advance of seeing the movie but I just can't do it. I will never understand King's popularity. IT reads like a middle schooler trying desperately to up the word count on his essay. Perhaps I'm impatient, but I don't need an entire paragraph to describe each minute detail. Waste of $35

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Superb!

One of the best narrations of any audiobook I have ever heard. I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Thank you!

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Great listen! Better than most reviews suggested.

Almost skipped this one due to bad reviews in regards to the editing. Many suggest that the end of chapters were cut off. This is actually how the book was written with sentences carrying over across a chapter break.

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Best way to start in audiobooks

The narrator is great. He portrays every character with unique voices which is impressive considering richie has multiple of his own voices. But first audio book ever as well as first book with audible. You wont regret getting this one long story but enjoyed every minute

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