It

By: Stephen King

Narrated by: Steven Weber

Length: 44 hrs and 55 mins

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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Critic reviews

"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 Magazine)

A Classic with a Top-Notch Performance!

I first would like to start off with saying that I have listened to Stephen King's It four times already, and I still can't get enough of it! Stephen King is a mastermind (like always) with the beautiful attention to detail he gives for every single character's background and inner thoughts. It's captivating and sucks you into Derry, a town with a dark history, a scary present, and an uncertain future. If you're like me who saw the TV movie before reading the book, you will be shocked by how different the book is! The details of the novel makes you feel as if you have lived in Derry all of your life and live next door to all of the characters. The book is beautiful, and the performance by Steven Weber is only worthy of praise. If you thought Tim Curry was the best Pennywise you had ever seen, wait until you see what Steven Weber can do with only his voice. The performance will give you chills!

The story of It is a dark one that must not be listened to lightly. The novel is, in my opinion, the most graphic, brutal, and original novel that Stephen King has ever written. Because the victims of Pennywise are children, one must listen at their own caution because Stephen King does not shy away from any grizzly and provocative detail that is needed to make this story as powerful and shocking as it is. The story is told in various character perspectives, however it's heavily centered around the 7 main characters voices and experiences. The additional perspectives given only adds to the depth of the intricate story that King molds. The novel goes back and forth between different point of Derry's history in order to set the stage for what has been going on in Derry, Maine long before the town was even there. The real beauty is in the character development that takes place in these time jumps. You will learn so much about all of the characters, and it will help understand and empathize all of the characters for what drives their behavior. No character can be deemed insignificant in this novel. The book is nearly 45 hours and has no dragging parts because every word is essential for the understanding of the story. The TV movie can't even begin to touch the depth that King has given this story. It truly is amazing how far this novel reaches.

Steven Weber's performance is one that left me shaken to the core. The first time I listened to the book, I was skeptical at the thought of the audiobook being better or even comparable to the movie (crazy right?). However, 5 minutes in, I realized I was listening to a ingenius and chilling performance. Weber clearly gives each character its own voice and brings the story to life without the need for visuals. You can hear the fear, the courage, the desperation, and etc. that each character feels through his performance. When it came to the voice of Pennywise, he honestly made me feel fear (something I had not felt while watching Stephen King's It, even as a child). His rendition honestly reminded me of the sewer that It crawled out of. It was beautiful! Weber is a genius at what he does, and this novel was perfect to show the range that he can reach. From the voice of a frantic New England mother to the little children he portrayed, you felt as if these were different people all together, not just one man doing voices.

I had modest hopes for this audiobook, and I was given a masterpiece. I will continue to listen this book because I could never tire of it.

Great Book

Steven Weber does a phenomenal job narrating one of my favourite Stephen King novels. Will definitely listen to this again in the future.

Great, once you get past the clipping

The narration was great, the story was great, but dear lord, someone shoot the audio editor. There are numerous occasions where a word is cut short for no reason. It is particularly bad in the middle, where the story seems to drag slightly, making it a challenge to get through.

Argh!!!

I hated to only give 2 stars for performance. The narrator is great, it is who ever edited this that I have issues with. You know what is needed to enjoy a book... the beginning and end of sentences, why someone would cut them out is beyond me.

Wonderful performance!

I read this book decades ago, when it was first published, and loved it. It also solidified my fear of clowns!!!

I was looking for an audio book to listen to and came across It here. I've enjoyed Steven Weber's acting and decided to give It a listen.

I was not disappointed!

Steven perfectly captured every character, every nuance, and every emotion. His depiction of Pennywise further solidifies my fear of clowns.

I recommend this to anyone looking for an engrossing story performed to perfection.

What a ride!

I read this book 20 years ago and was looking for something long which I knew I enjoyed for an upcoming business trip. I wasn’t prepared for how much I would enjoy listening to the the saga of Pennywise or how INCREDIBLE the narration of this story is preformed. Its one of the best overall performances I’ve listened to in the last 5 years

I love this audio book

Such an amazing story, and told very well with an excellent narrator, I’m saddened that the story is over, but I’m excited to jump onto my next novel

Stephen King needs an editor

I can handle long books but this one feels it's length. I'm half way through and I can't get myself to read on. there are so many lines that make me feel like shouting "I get it already!" With a little more paring down, this could have been great, but as it is, I can hardly stand it

Great, great book and performance.

Not sure whether it was audible or my particular download, but I encountered some small stuttering (no pun intended). performance was amazing however and no one does it quite like Stephan King.

Weber is Excellent!

Steven Weber paints the image perfectly with his voice. His character choices are unforgettable. Definitely deserves second listen.