Thinner (1984)
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Thinner is a horror novel by American author Stephen King, published in 1984 by NAL under King's pseudonym Richard Bachman. The story centers on lawyer Billy Halleck, who kills a crossing Romani woman in a road accident and escapes legal punishment because of his connections. However, the woman's father places a curse on Halleck, which causes him to lose weight uncontrollably.
Author: Stephen King
ISBN: 9780140862669
Content Warnings
Identity & Discrimination
Ableism (depicted) Racial slurs / racism (depicted)
Mental Health & Emotional
Death of a child Terminal illness
Other
Infidelity
Phobias & Sensory
Body horror
Violence & Physical Harm
Gore / graphic violence
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