Before reading this Stephen King masterpiece, I used to refer to it as "that book with the cannibal clown". But these days I get so angry when people call it that (and I'll probably be getting many of these people, since the film adaptation is coming soon). I get angry, because that's not what It is. It is a story of loss, friendship, bravery, survival, growing up, facing fears. It is much more than a story about a clown who eats children, and that's why this books means so much to me. 
 I find it difficult to think straight about this book, since I have such a strong connection with it. One of its strongest points is represented by the characters, who will forever live in my heart. They're complex, three-dimensional, different in so many ways, yet united by ka, speaking in Stephen King terms. I loved watching them come together, then fight together, protect each other, and never give up on their purpose. I love them all so much, and, as cliche as it sounds, I truly felt like I belonged with the Losers' Club. 
 Another thing that I appreciated was the way the story was divided. The plot is nonlinear, letting the story unfold beautifully in front of the reader. I've always liked the way Stephen King writes flashbacks, but It tops them all. I loved it when he was making connections between the 1957-1958 period and the 1984-1985 period, exploring the friendship between these amazing kids. 
 (view spoiler)[I heard lots of people saying that the ending was anti-climatic, and I have to disagree. It showed both the ending of the first story, which took place between 1958 and 1959, and the ending of the second one, between 1984 and 1985. Also, the endings connected It with other major Stephen King works, such as The Gunslinger, because they both took place inside the multiverse, which is formed by various whens. The conclusion was that fear can be defeated, but evil never leaves easily; the Losers had to pay their price: Eddie, and oblivion. (hide spoiler)] 
 It is a read I will never forget, because it left a mark upon my heart and my mind. It remains one of my favourite Stephen King books, combining classic, gory horror, with dramatic stories, guaranteed to make your heart melt. 
 Beep beep, Richie. I'll always float down here.