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Book Review of Thinner

Thinner
Thinner
Author: Stephen King
Genre: Horror
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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In a moment of carelessness, lawyer Billy Halleck runs over a gypsy. Her father whispers "Thinner" and caresses him, delivering a curse that causes Billy to keep losing weight. #1 bestseller, written by Stephen King as Richard Bachman, it is suspenseful, enjoyable and not predictable. King proved that people were not buying his books simply because of the name with this book.