Bev returns home and almost gets killed, and it is awesome!
The scene, again, is similar to the mini-series, but with several important differences.
In the novel the old lady doesn't just start to rot: she turns into the witch for Hansel and Gretel as the house around them becomes a candy trap. The process by which Bev becomes aware something is wrong is also much slower, with smaller details changing and her pretending not to notice, thinking she can escape IT if IT doesn't see that she's seen.
When IT starts wearing he father's face, the remarks become...foul. Essentially, IT blurts out Bev's deepest fears and suspicions; that her father wanted her sexually. There will be more of this later (earlier), but it's hardly a surprise by this point.
The other main takeaway is how Bev escapes IT. She says "The grackles know your real name!" and IT recoils. This hearkens back and forth in the novel, where Bev's memories are blocked my images of grackle birds, and she doesn't know why.
Despite the sheer uncomfortable of the section, or perhaps because of it, this is probably my favorite of all the encounters. It's written amazingly, and touches on a story that's universal among the readers, unlike lepers and library demons.
Next up, Ritchie plays allllllll the hits.
SPOILERS
The scene, again, is similar to the mini-series, but with several important differences.
In the novel the old lady doesn't just start to rot: she turns into the witch for Hansel and Gretel as the house around them becomes a candy trap. The process by which Bev becomes aware something is wrong is also much slower, with smaller details changing and her pretending not to notice, thinking she can escape IT if IT doesn't see that she's seen.
The other main takeaway is how Bev escapes IT. She says "The grackles know your real name!" and IT recoils. This hearkens back and forth in the novel, where Bev's memories are blocked my images of grackle birds, and she doesn't know why.
Despite the sheer uncomfortable of the section, or perhaps because of it, this is probably my favorite of all the encounters. It's written amazingly, and touches on a story that's universal among the readers, unlike lepers and library demons.
SAFE
Next up, Ritchie plays allllllll the hits.
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