{"product_id":"christine","title":"Christine","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChristine\u003c\/em\u003e by Stephen King is a captivating blend of horror and supernatural phenomena that grips readers from the first page. This masterful novel weaves a tale of obsession, possession, and the dark allure of an unusual car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe story revolves around Arnie Cunningham, a high school student who is awkward and frequently bullied, finds solace in an unlikely friend: an old '58 Plymouth Fury named Christine. Despite Christine's dilapidated condition, Arnie is inexplicably drawn to her, sensing a sinister allure behind her faded exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Arnie works tirelessly to restore Christine to her former glory, he unknowingly awakens a malevolent force within the vehicle. Christine, blood-red, fat, and finned, becomes more than just a car; she becomes an entity with a will of her own. Christine's history is marred by violence and tragedy, hinting at a past steeped in dark power and unspeakable events. The car's sinister influence begins to transform Arnie, changing him from a shy, introverted teen into a confident, yet increasingly disturbed young man.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChristine was eating into his mind, burrowing into his unconscious. There was still power in her - a frightening power that leaked like sump oil, staining and corrupting. A malign power that corroded the mind and turned ownership into Possession. This power is insidious, seeping into the lives of those around Arnie, causing havoc and destruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the bond between Arnie and Christine grows, so does the trail of madness and chaos left in their wake. Friends and family begin to notice the unsettling changes in Arnie, but their attempts to save him may be too late as the monstrous Plymouth Fury tightens her grip on his soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith expert storytelling and chilling descriptions, Stephen King illustrates the horror of losing control and the terrifying transformation that obsession can induce. \u003cem\u003eChristine\u003c\/em\u003e is not merely a car; she is a character of her own, a spine-tingling embodiment of evil that will leave readers with a lasting impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45711190819052,"sku":"9781444720709","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781444720709.jpg?v=1725972992","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/christine","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}