
#17 in Science fiction
11/22/63
- 849
- Pages
- about 16 h
- Reading time
- NYT bestseller · 19 weeks on the list, peaked at #1
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About the book
When English teacher Jake Epping discovers a portal to the past he decides to use it to prevent the John F. Kennedy assassination.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.7 across 1,874 ratings. With that many, the reader vote carries 93% of the weight and the score stays at 8.6 — the Science fiction average of 7.8 barely moves it.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.2 | 115 | 6% |
| Hardcover | 8.7 | 1.8K | 94% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“sobbing and throwing myself on the ground as i type this. One of the best books i've ever read. Oh. My. God.”
“This was my first Stephen King book. It left a lasting impression. The characters are beautifully crafted. The premise is intriguing, and the protagonist's challenges are challenging and interesting—you don't want to be in the character's shoes and make a choice. It's a fantasy novel…”
Frequently asked
How long is 11/22/63?
It has 849 pages — longer than 97% of the ranked books in Science fiction.
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