Thinner

by Stephen King and Richard Bachman

Book Overview

Curse of the Old Gypsy Man... Billy Halleck, good husband, loving father, is both beneficiary and victim of the American Good Life: he has an expensive home, a nice family, and a rewarding career as a lawyer. But he is also fifty pounds overweight and, as his doctor keeps reminding him, heading into heart attack country. Then, in a moment of carelessness, Billy sideswipes an old gypsy woman as she is crossing the street--and her ancient father passes...

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451161343
• ISBN13: 9780451161345
• Release Date: September 1985
• Publisher: Berkley Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.2" x 6.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Great Story

Super good. I really liked his mobster friend.

King hits it out of the park

I don't know what it says about me that I tend to love the Bachman books even more than King books (he's hit or miss for me, but I still consider myself a fan, and his Bachman books are more often hits), but I absolutely loved this. Some parts are tedious, but the story is intriguing all the same.

A decent copy!

I was pretty impressed with the condition of my copy of ‘Thinner’ that showed up today. The dust jacket is a little rough and there is one small spot on the cover, but the binding and pages are immaculate and very clean and sturdy. No spots or fading. A great add to my collection. Thank you!

stephen king

i am very pleased with my book thank you book was in very good shape you ar great

Classic Stephen King

Classic Stephen King book weaving together both supernatural and real life scares. This book isn't exactly terrifying, but it is definitely a page-turner.

Great Book!

I really enjoyed Thinner. I read it during Halloween for book club. We each chose a Steven King book, and this is the one that I chose. I had seen the movie, so I wanted to read the book. I think the book is a lot better than the movie. I enjoyed this book because of all the taboo things that occurs to the main character. I loved the aspect of the gypsies and this big curse that the main character was dealing with. The idea of how they were going to remove the curse opened a whole new can of worms. I was very interested, and glad to obtain more details about the story from the book than what I got from the movie! I loved the characters in this book, and it was interesting to see how the curse played a key role in their lives as well. Great book!

If You Normally Don't Read Stephen King....

I have to confess that I rarely EVER read Stephen King novels or watch his movies. I am a big fan and think he is one of the most (disturbingly) creative authors out there. But frankly, his movies and books scare the bejesus out of me! I NEVER forget his terrifying plots! When he first started with movies like Christine and the book "Thinner" - he was a little tamer,I believe. I couldn't pass up the premise of this book and its title, so steeled myself for the nightmares. I found "Thinner" to be thoroughly captivating! The ironic ending reminded me of O'Henry's short stories and I believe that most readers (even those who don't typically read King) will totally be immersed in this great tale.

King is the true King when he dons the name Bachman

This is definately King at his best--King as Bachman (the only time he failed with this name is with The Regulators.) This novel proves to be short, quick, and easy reading, but no weaker in quality because of it--stronger, in fact, than his several hundred page long works. The story is interesting, and adds original elements to the Gypsy Curse plotline. Many readers may find thereselves initially envious of our Lawyer/Protagonists new found diet plan; hit one Gypsy who isn't watching where she's going and you can shed the pounds quickly. But the envy is quickly replaced by horror as a formerly rotund man finds himself anorexic (minus the critical part of the medical deffinition: he does not think he is fat.) This book also makes you question certain aspects of justice and revenge: who is really the "good guy" and who is really the "bad guy." I find that the lines here sway back and forth until they are finally blurred beyond visibility. Also, should revenge be allowed to extend to the avenged against's innocent loved ones? Probably not, but you are still made to think.This is a very worthwhile read, and one of King's Semi-masterpieces.