Just as good as the movie. 
 I have never read a Stephen King book before and I'm so glad 
 that this was my first. I must have more King now. I just loved 
 the rawness of the story, and how these characters worked. Chris 
 is my favorite character in the book and in the movie and this novella 
 makes me want to watch the movie right now. If you have not seen "Stand by me" 
 then go rent it or watch it online. It's a perfect coming of age movie and the book 
 is just as perfect. 
 -R.D.