Christine by Stephen King
1984 / 736 pgs. (184,000 words) Horror

The most famous horror car in history, Christine, a 1958 Plymouth Fury. Painted Red and White, which Plymouth never offered. King takes us on an automotive adventure that changes horror. At first, as you read about this car, you think Christine is possessed by the devil or a demon of some type, alas dear reader, you would be wrong, just as I was.

Arnie falls in love with Christine at first site. She is badly falling apart, a car that has been sitting and neglected for many years. It should have been sent to the junk yard, destroyed, and recycled. Something about her infatuates him. Something that causes him to do anything to purchase her from her original owner, an Army veteran named Roland LeBay. LeBay hates everything and everyone. Although he loves Christine. As he does everything for the car, his family suffers from his desires for the car. His wife and daughter die within Christine. After making the deal to sell Christine to Arnie, LeBay dies, and the true power of the car becomes known and starts its deadly reign of death and destruction.

This novel is narrated by Dennis, Arnie’s best friend. As Dennis states, he wrote a reflection of events five years after the final act and also as a record in case something happen. He wrote it after reading the paper that the last surviving member of Buddy’s gang died when a car crashed though a wall killing him. Just like, Pet Cemetery, King leaves us wondering, is there more to come.

I really enjoyed reading this novel. It is on the list for a recommended book by King to read. Not at the top of the list. However, its one that would not disappoint a new reader.
 
Enjoy a good cup of coffee and a delightful book!

Lopaka