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by Stephen King
4.72019
Why you'll love it:
Another Stephen King book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
10 Best Books Like It
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The best books like It are:
- 1It: A Novel by Stephen King4.7
- 2Pet Sematary: A Novel by Stephen King4.6
- 3The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson0
- 4The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty0
- 5Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia0
- 6Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice0#1
- 7John Dies at the End by David Wong3.9
- 8Frankenstein by Mary Shelley4.5
- 9Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix4.1
- 10Dracula by Bram Stoker4.0
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When seven outcast children in the town of Derry face a shape-shifting entity that feeds on fear and appears as their worst nightmares, they must confront both the monster and their own traumatic past
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by Stephen King
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Why you'll love it:
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Interview with the Vampire
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by David Wong
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This horror shares a absurdly irreverent tone that will resonate with It fans.
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This horror shares a melancholic and contemplative tone that will resonate with It fans.
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by Grady Hendrix
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This horror shares a darkly comedic horror tone that will resonate with It fans.
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by Bram Stoker
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This horror shares a gothic and atmospheric tone that will resonate with It fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like It
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| It: A Novel | Stephen King | 4.7 | 2019 | — | Same author |
| Pet Sematary: A Novel | Stephen King | 4.6 | 2017 | 560 | Same author |
| The Haunting of Hill House | Shirley Jackson | 0 | 2006 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Exorcist | William Peter Blatty | 0 | 1994 | — | Similar vibes |
| Mexican Gothic | Silvia Moreno-Garcia | 0 | 2020 | — | Similar vibes |
| Interview with the Vampire | Anne Rice | 0 | 2014 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| John Dies at the End | David Wong | 3.9 | 2007 | 362 | Similar vibes |
| Frankenstein | Mary Shelley | 4.5 | 2004 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| Horrorstör | Grady Hendrix | 4.1 | 2014 | 248 | Similar vibes |
| Dracula | Bram Stoker | 4.0 | 1897 | 488 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to It?
The most similar books to It are It: A Novel, Pet Sematary: A Novel, The Haunting of Hill House.
What should I read after It?
After finishing It, readers most commonly pick up It: A Novel next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Stephen King, such as Billy Summers.
Who writes books like Stephen King?
Authors similar to Stephen King include Mary Shelley, Shirley Jackson, William Peter Blatty, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Grady Hendrix.
What genre is It?
It is a Horror novel by Stephen King, published in 1987. It features elements of Childhood Friends, Ancient Evil, Small Town.
How long is It?
It varies in length depending on edition.
Does It have romance/spice?
It has a spice level of 1/5. This book has light romantic elements.
About It
When seven outcast children in the town of Derry face a shape-shifting entity that feeds on fear and appears as their worst nightmares, they must confront both the monster and their own traumatic pasts as adults. King delivers his epic exploration of childhood trauma, friendship, and the power of memory through alternating timelines that show the Losers Club as children and adults. King's longest and most ambitious novel that became a cultural phenomenon through multiple adaptations, this story explores themes of childhood innocence lost, the power of friendship, and how past trauma shapes us while featuring one of horror's most iconic villains in Pennywise the Dancing Clown.