Thinner
About this book
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.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 232249 readers · 318 pages · ≈ 5 h 53 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read Thinner?
About ≈ 5 h 53 m — 318 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Thinner?
318 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Thinner?
It sits on the Paranormal, Horror, Fiction shelves.
Has Thinner been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Thinner (1997), Thinner (1996).
Is Thinner in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in Thinner?
The main characters include Bobby, Jillian, Marcy.
Where does Thinner take place?
It is set in États-Unis, Connecticut, New York City during 1980s.
Who wrote Thinner?
Stephen King.