Novel1983
Christine
Stephen King
Arnie Cunningham, an unpopular teenager, buys a dilapidated 1958 Plymouth Fury named Christine. The car begins to restore itself and exerts a malevolent influence over Arnie, transforming him into a dangerous person.
Did You Know?
- •John Carpenter's film adaptation was released the same year as the novel
- •King wrote the novel while struggling with cocaine addiction
- •The novel was one of two King books published in 1983, along with Pet Sematary
- •Viking printed 270,000 copies, reflecting King's immense popularity
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