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This novel has gained an infamous reputation for being one of the scariest books of all time. One reader said when they first purchased the book<\/a>, they were told not to read it.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for a page-turner this autumn, look no further than this nail-biting novel.\u00a0It by Stephen King has become a well-known horror novel and one which readers are continually keen to get their teeth into.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The novel<\/a> is set in the small town of Derry, Maine, where a group of children comes face-to-face with a terrifying and ancient evil that emerges every few decades to prey on the town\u2019s residents.\u00a0<\/p>\n As strange and horrifying events unfold, the kids form a deep bond and vow to confront the darkness together.\u00a0<\/p>\n Years later, now adults, they are drawn back to Derry when the evil resurfaces, forcing them to face their deepest fears and the haunting memories of their childhood.<\/p>\n One person on Goodreads who read the book<\/a>, said: \u201cI got my first copy of IT when I was 10 years old.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThe checkout counter loomed above me and the cashier said \u2018You don’t want to read this,\u2019 I assured her I did and she reluctantly let me purchase it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The book topped a list on Goodreads of the \u201cscariest books ever written\u201d – taking the top spot.<\/p>\n Another person who read the book wrote: \u201cFirst time I read this book when I was a kid and it became my all time favorite King book<\/a>!\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThe friendship of the children, emotional of their stories, bullying, abuse, turning weaknesses into strengths, being survivor, fighting against your inner demons couldn\u2019t be told so impeccably. I think this is one of his scariest and also most emotional stories!\u201d<\/p>\n With the weather getting colder, this spooky read could be perfect for a cosy evening in the lead up to Halloween<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n