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The Body
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Stephen King's timeless novella "The Body"--originally published in his short story collection Different Seasons, and adapted into the film classic Stand by Me--is now available as a stand-alone publication.
It's 1960 in the fictional town of Castle Rock, Maine. Ray Brower, a boy from a nearby town, has disappeared, and twelve-year-old Gordie Lachance and his three friends set out on a quest to find his body along the railroad tracks. During the course of their journey, Gordie, Chris Chambers, Teddy Duchamp, and Vern Tessio come to terms with death and the harsh truths of growing up in a small factory town that doesn't offer much in the way of a future.
A timeless exploration of the loneliness and isolation of young adulthood, Stephen King's The Body is an iconic, unforgettable, coming-of-age story.
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Book Details
ISBN:
9781982103538
EAN:
9781982103538
Binding:
Paperback
Pages:
192
Authors:
Stephen King
Publisher:
Scribner Book Company
Published Date: 2018-05-06
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This is definitely a book I should have read before seeing the movie. Books don't usually grab my attention, so much as this one did. I felt transported in reading this. And now having finished the last page, I don't think I can watch and appreciate the movie as much. Compared to the book the movie is somewhat of a disappointment, now.
Rated the book a 4.75 but this is of course one of King's greatest shorter tales.Not horror really, more slice of life.Friendships, growing up, and consequences for actions. Even if it is the right thing to do.Great story
This book was perfect for summer reading for 9th graders. I read many Stephen King and I’ve never think it is something for teens. However, my son loved it. This story tells more like a friendships rather than crime scenes how author described is truly amazing. Chris was such a good friend for Gordie. I do remember this was movie and definitely teen can associate their real life about friendship that is exist.
Everything I wanted as described
i love this book more than life itself
