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Christine

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In Christine by Stephen King, a high school student named Arnie Cunningham purchases a run-down 1958 Plymouth Fury. As Arnie restores the car, he becomes increasingly obsessed with it. However, the car seems to possess a sinister, supernatural force that begins to take over his life and wreak havoc on those around him.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy thrilling stories that combine supernatural elements with relatable characters. With gripping suspense and horror woven into the everyday lives of small-town America, you'll find yourself on an eerie adventure that keeps you hooked from start to finish.

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Christine

Wake up the new reader and shake up the existing reader - between Spring 2021 and Autumn 2024 Hodder is reissuing groups of Stephen King's books in a wonderful new livery. CHRISTINE is a CHILLING CLASSIC - a love triangle between a boy, his girlfriend and a jealous car called Christine.

A supernatural tale about girlfriends, boyfriends and a car called Christine.

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Christine by Stephen King is a captivating blend of horror and supernatural phenomena that grips readers from the first page. This masterful novel weaves a tale of obsession, possession, and the dark allure of an unusual car.

The story revolves around Arnie Cunningham, a high school student who is awkward and frequently bullied, finds solace in an unlikely friend: an old '58 Plymouth Fury named Christine. Despite Christine's dilapidated condition, Arnie is inexplicably drawn to her, sensing a sinister allure behind her faded exterior.

As Arnie works tirelessly to restore Christine to her former glory, he unknowingly awakens a malevolent force within the vehicle. Christine, blood-red, fat, and finned, becomes more than just a car; she becomes an entity with a will of her own. Christine's history is marred by violence and tragedy, hinting at a past steeped in dark power and unspeakable events. The car's sinister influence begins to transform Arnie, changing him from a shy, introverted teen into a confident, yet increasingly disturbed young man.

Christine was eating into his mind, burrowing into his unconscious. There was still power in her - a frightening power that leaked like sump oil, staining and corrupting. A malign power that corroded the mind and turned ownership into Possession. This power is insidious, seeping into the lives of those around Arnie, causing havoc and destruction.

As the bond between Arnie and Christine grows, so does the trail of madness and chaos left in their wake. Friends and family begin to notice the unsettling changes in Arnie, but their attempts to save him may be too late as the monstrous Plymouth Fury tightens her grip on his soul.

With expert storytelling and chilling descriptions, Stephen King illustrates the horror of losing control and the terrifying transformation that obsession can induce. Christine is not merely a car; she is a character of her own, a spine-tingling embodiment of evil that will leave readers with a lasting impression.

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Christine by Stephen King has been praised for showcasing King as one of America's finest writers, according to the Scotsman. Additionally, the Mirror notes that King is unbeatable as a storyteller, highlighting his talent for gripping narratives.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444720709

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 May 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Illustration: None

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 520g

Pages: 768

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About the Author

Stephen King has been described by the Guardian as 'one of the greatest storytellers of our time', by the Mirror as a 'genius' and by The Sunday Times as 'one of the most fertile storytellers of the modern novel.' In 2003, he was given the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. He lives with his wife, the novelist Tabitha King, for most of the year in Maine, USA.

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