Christine. From the moment Arnie Cunningham saw her, he was in love. He would do anything to possess her. But those close to him did not trust Christine. His girlfriend feared her. She could sense that Christine had a strange power over Arnie, and that there was a change in him when he was with Christine. And Arnie's parents, teachers, and enemies soon learn of the evil that is unleashed when you cross Christine, for she is no lady. She is Stephen King's utimate, blackly evil vehicle of terror.
The New York Times Book Review - Philipe Van Rjndt Writing in a clear, precise style that recalls 'The Shining' and 'Firestarter' {BRD 1981} the author gently leads the reader from the believable to theincredible. . . . His narrative carries such momentum that the reader must force himself to slow down in spite of the desire to turn to the next page and the next one. Much of the story's appeal derives from Mr. King's use of the American teen-ager's love affair with the automobile. . . . Coupled with this isthe familiarity of the high school milieu in which the tale is set. Since most of us have been in similar situations, we can identify with the characters and their environment. . . . Such intimacy permits us to trust the author. Sowhen things begin to appear slightly out of focus, when familiar terrain takes on new contours and the natural becomes supernatural, we are drawn in along with the characters.
Quill & Quire - Paul Stuewe King's latest is long, satisfying, and surprisingly scary, given that thevillain is merely an old car with pretensions. Although the teen-age characters are far too mature and articulate to be believable, the fact that they are1970s kids dealing with a four-wheeled menace from the 1950s encourages us toaccept the situation: it's as if we're dealing with our callow former selves,and it feels right to see cynical experience triumph over mechanical efficiency. In every other respect this is a textbook example of the successful thriller, fully up to the standards set by King's previous books.
