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Evil is alive in Libertyville. It inhabits a custom-painted red and white 1958 Plymouth Fury and the teenage boy, Arnold Cunningham, who buys it.
Along with Arnold’s girlfriend Leigh Cabot, Dennis Guilder attempts to find out the real truth behind Christine and finds more than he bargained for: from murder to suicide, and a peculiar feeling that surrounds Christine—she gets even with anyone standing in her path.
Can Dennis save Arnold from the wrath of Christine?
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"Stephen King has the ability to write horror fantasy that is so real, you believe it could happen. I had absolutely no problem falling under his spell with this novel, and, though I do still name my cars, I have to remind myself at least annually that no, cars do not have their own agendas."
— Colleen (4 out of 5 stars)
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“At its best, reading Christine is not unlike watching trapeze artists at the precise instant when they suspend themselves between swings in midair. Time is frozen; for an instant everything is breathtaking, awesome. There are many such moments in Christine, for it is vintage King.”
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“Vintage King…breathtaking…awesome. Carries such momentum the reader must force himself to slow down!”
— New York Times Book Review -
“Truly gripping…some of the best writing King has ever done…The master has returned with a vengeance.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“A well-known story even among those who are not King fans, Christine follows the progression of local nerd Arnie Cunningham’s all-consuming love for a run-down 1958 Plymouth Fury. King has a knack for stretching out a story to achieve the highest level of tension, and Holter Graham’s narration certainly grips the listener to the grisly end...this is no brief listen—it’s the book to listen to on an epic journey or perhaps spread over a few dark winter evenings to add to the story’s atmosphere. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”
— Audiofile
Christine Listener Reviews
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shayna westmoreland, 3/21/2022
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" One of the best, and most underated, King books "
— Gesmer, 1/25/2014 -
" I'm not foolish enough to take SK too seriously, but I do like buying into the illusion, regardless of subject matter. This was one of the first of his where I failed miserably and thought it was just inane. Still, an inane SK novel still deserves three stars. "
— Paul, 1/12/2014 -
" If you date a guy who names his car Christine..ran away as fast as you can. "
— Sheida, 1/11/2014 -
" First SK book I read. Hooked ever since. "
— Brook, 12/26/2013 -
" I have been reading Stephen King for over twenty years, but I think I have just recently really discovered him. This was a great read, especially as an audio book. Will definitely read again. "
— Samantha, 12/22/2013 -
" Like so many of King's other books, I loved it. I did feel that it takes a while to really get swept up in King's books, but there always comes a point when I cannot put the book down unless it is wrenched from my fingers. This one was no different. A perfectly satisfying thriller. "
— Jessica, 12/15/2013 -
" One of the classic scenes in horror novels takes place while Christine suffers a flat tire. "
— Glendon, 12/11/2013 -
" A good yarn about a possesed car that kills it's (and it's ownwers) foes. "
— Jak, 12/3/2013 -
" I just didn't find this book scary. "
— Valerie, 10/20/2013 -
" One of the best of early King. "
— Tony, 10/17/2013 -
" I've named every car I've owned since reading this spine tingler and always talk nice to them ... just in case. "
— Karen, 10/2/2013 -
" Here I am at 44 going back to my Stephen King phase. Not as scary as before but still lots of fun (maybe a little jaded). Definitely a great/quick/summer read. "
— Jackmillis, 8/23/2013 -
" Poor girl! "
— Gaile, 7/25/2013 -
" abosulutely terryfying "
— Isshi69nikkei, 6/27/2013 -
" I loved this book. I really didn't think I would get into it because I'm not particularly crazy about cars, but the book was written so well that I was hooked the entire time. King never ceases to impress me (: "
— Taylor, 6/1/2013 -
" Didn't really care for this one. "
— Caroline, 3/9/2013 -
" Eh...not so much. Always love his characters though. "
— frankie, 1/14/2013 -
" I re-read this gem every 2 years or so. I just finished it...again. To me...it is the ultimate in subtle horror and character development. Only SK could make an engine noise terrifying. YUM! "
— Debra, 12/10/2012 -
" this book was dumb. "
— Jena, 12/3/2012 -
" Kept me up all night! "
— Debrah, 12/3/2012 -
" This one is hard to talk about. I did not love it but i did not hate it. It gets slow at some parts and drags a little with needless information. If you like happy endings not the book for you. "
— Kenny, 12/2/2012 -
" I love the way this book is written from all different points of view. It's my 2nd favorite book by S.K. (after "Carrie"). "
— Addicted, 11/16/2012 -
" Stephen Kings early stuff is soooo good! Why did he have to go all sci-fi? "
— Vanessa, 9/22/2012 -
" Don't judge the book by the movie. I really enjoyed the book. "
— Jeanne, 7/22/2012 -
" This is a great story, but because Stephen king has written so much, his later works have topped this one. "
— Elon, 7/13/2012 -
" I read this over 10 years ago, and to tell people it scared me more than any of Kings' books makes them look ay me like I am crazy. After all, who would be scared of a car? I would read it again but I am too scared! "
— Gail, 6/9/2012 -
" Beware a possessed car. "
— Kjirsten, 6/8/2012 -
" Totally hysterical. "
— Marlo, 1/21/2012 -
" One of those rare books that pull you in from the beginning and hold you in throughout the entire story. I certainly do not regret reading this. It has great characters and I feel like it accurately portrays the high school part. "
— Marc94, 1/12/2012 -
" Not one of my favorite King books, but good nonetheless. "
— Audrey, 11/11/2011 -
" This book is so amazing and very scary. I literally couldn't put it down and neither will you so read it today seriously its the best book evvvveeerrr you feel like your trapped in it. Read It Now. "
— Dd, 10/13/2011 -
" One of the best of early King. "
— Tony, 5/11/2011 -
" I think I read it who knows. P. sure, p. sure. "
— Rarishes, 4/11/2011 -
" Pretty classic Stephen King, although it seemed to build and build and then for not much. Not one of my top 10 King books. "
— Stacie, 3/31/2011 -
" A boy buys his dream car only to discover that it has amurderous mind of it's own. Not my favourite SK book, but worth a read if you're a fan. "
— Joe, 3/22/2011 -
" I like stephen king just a little bit. Maybe I am too girly or scared.<br/> "
— Kara, 3/17/2011 -
" It was a pretty good read. It moved very quickly, but the ending was a little abrupt and just....hanging. Too ambiguous for a novel. "
— Leah, 3/11/2011 -
" An outstanding addition to anyone's reading list. Gives a whole new outlook to 'classic' car. Great read - don't miss it. "
— SJuhl4, 3/9/2011 -
" This has been the name for one of my own cars ever since, LOL "
— Lisa, 3/8/2011 -
" A good Stephen King novel about a demonic car. The thing that always strikes me about his writing is the insight he has into human relationships -- at least until a horror twist occurs. "
— Jeff, 3/6/2011
About Stephen King
Stephen King has written more than sixty books, many hitting the #1 spot on the New York Times bestsellers list. He has won the World Fantasy Award, several Bram Stoker Awards, and the O. Henry Award for his story “The Man in the Black Suit.” He is the 2003 recipient of the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, and in 2007 he received the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America. His epic works The Dark Tower and It are the basis for major motion pictures.
About Holter Graham
Holter Graham, winner of three of AudioFile magazine’s Best Voice of the Year awards, is a stage, television, and screen actor. He has recorded numerous audiobooks and earned multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards. As an actor, his film credits include Fly Away Home, Maximum Overdrive, Hairspray, and The Diversion, a short film which he acted in and produced. On television, he has appeared in Army Wives, Damages, As the World Turns, Rescue Me, Law & Order, and New York Undercover. He received a BA degree from Skidmore College and an MFA from Vermont College.