The CHIEF February 2021

Book Review

By Ava Nollen

Christine by Stephen King

As an avid Stephen King reader, I can confidently say Christine is one of his best works. Christine is a story about a misfit high school student, his fascination with a rundown car, and how it slowly spirals into a horrific battle between humans and a vehicle with a mind of its own. With the casual narration of a fellow student, the disquieting feeling that the book brings is sure to hook readers and unsettle even the most grizzled horror fans. It is a book sure to stay in the back of your mind for even days after reading. King weaves together fantastical situations with all too realistic high school experiences to create the perfect plot. Christine will keep you guessing all the way through, not ever sure what might happen next. I would rate this book 4 of 5 stars. The deduction of points goes to length. While it is not nearly as long as It or Moby Dick, for a reader who doesn’t often read lengthy books, the size might seem daunting.