11 22 63 by Stephen King
"11/22/63" is a science fiction novel by Stephen King that follows the story of Jake Epping, a high school English teacher who discovers a portal that leads to 1958. After being convinced by his friend Al to use the portal to prevent the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Jake embarks on a journey through time to change the course of history. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Sadie and faces various obstacles that threaten to alter the timeline he is trying to change. The book explores themes of love, loss, and the consequences of trying to change the past.
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- Published
- 2011
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 849
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.3)
- Alternate Titles
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- 11.22.63
- 11/22/63
- 22 11 1963
- 22/11/63
- Dallas '63
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This book is on the following 8 lists:
- 4th on Quintessential American Fiction, According to the Rest of the World (Literary Hub)
- 47th on 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (Book Enthusiast Substack)
- 54th on Readers Pick Their 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (NY Times)
- 86th on Top 100 Fantasy Books (Fantasy Book Review)
- 229th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))
- 100 Best Books of the Decade so Far (2010-2015) (Oyster Books)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)