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Mentioned in 4 episodes
11/22/63
Book • 1925
In '11/22/63', Stephen King crafts a compelling narrative around Jake Epping, a high school English teacher from Lisbon Falls, Maine, who discovers a time portal in the back room of a local diner.
This portal leads him to 1958, where he assumes the identity of George Amberson and integrates into society while awaiting the opportunity to prevent the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963.
The novel explores themes of time travel, the butterfly effect, and the personal relationships Jake forms, particularly with Sadie Dunhill, a high school librarian.
King's meticulous research recreates the culture and atmosphere of the 1950s and 1960s, making the historical setting feel vivid and authentic.
The book is a blend of suspense, historical fiction, and romance, showcasing King's versatility as a writer[1][3][5].
This portal leads him to 1958, where he assumes the identity of George Amberson and integrates into society while awaiting the opportunity to prevent the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963.
The novel explores themes of time travel, the butterfly effect, and the personal relationships Jake forms, particularly with Sadie Dunhill, a high school librarian.
King's meticulous research recreates the culture and atmosphere of the 1950s and 1960s, making the historical setting feel vivid and authentic.
The book is a blend of suspense, historical fiction, and romance, showcasing King's versatility as a writer[1][3][5].
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Recommended by Sam Parr, described as a bit long but good.
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April Musings 2025
Recommended by Stephen Platt as his favorite book.
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The Raider: China and the Life of Evans Carlson, with Historian Stephen Platt
Mentioned by Andrew while comparing the concept of immutable past in "Before the Coffee Gets Cold" to Stephen King's "11/22/63."
Ep 685 - Before the Coffee Gets Cold, by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Mentioned during a discussion of Stephen King's best endings.
Episode 266-The Ending of 11/22/63
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Sascha Dirksen as an example of a Stephen King book adapted into a series that was well done.
Sascha Dirksen as an example of a Stephen King book adapted into a series that was well done.
S03E01 - Stephen King - Danke für die Angst
Mentioned by Mauler in relation to his 2011 novel.
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