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Summary
11/22/63 is a novel by Stephen King about a time traveller who attempts to prevent the assassination of United States President John F. Kennedy, which occurred on November 22, 1963 (the novel's titular date). It is the 60th book published by Stephen King, his 49th novel and the 42nd under his own name. The novel was announced on King's official site on March 2, 2011. A short excerpt was released online on June 1, 2011, and another excerpt was published in the October 28, 2011, issue of Entertainment Weekly. The novel was published on November 8, 2011 and quickly became a number-one bestseller. It stayed on The New York Times Best Seller list for 16 weeks. 11/22/63 won the 2011 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Best Mystery/Thriller and the 2012 International Thriller Writers Award for Best Novel, and was nominated for the 2012 British Fantasy Award for Best Novel[8] and the 2012 Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel.
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This novel explores a gripping premise of a time traveler attempting to change a pivotal moment in American history while navigating the complexities of human relationships and the moral dilemmas that arise. Its blend of historical fiction and speculative elements captivates readers who enjoy thought-provoking narratives that challenge the understanding of destiny and consequence.
Themes
- •the implications of time travel on historical events
- •the nature of fate versus free will
- •the impact of personal relationships on decision-making
- •the tension between idealism and reality
- •America in the turbulent 1960s
Era
contemporary
Reading Level
popular
Notable
- • 2011 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Best Mystery/Thriller
- • 2012 International Thriller Writers Award for Best Novel