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Synopsis
Thinner is a horror novel by American author Stephen King, published in 1984 by NAL under King's pseudonym Richard Bachman. The story centers on lawyer Billy Halleck, who kills a crossing Romani woman in a road accident and escapes legal punishment because of his connections. However, the woman's father places a curse on Halleck, which causes him to lose weight uncontrollably.
Thinner: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This is a horror novel with intense body horror, strong language, disturbing supernatural elements, and mature themes about guilt and moral corruption. Not appropriate for younger readers.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include death, death of parent, and body horror (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who enjoy Stephen King's psychological horror and dark supernatural stories will find this disturbing and suspenseful.