Imaginary Friend (novel)
2019 psychological horror novel by Stephen Chbosky
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Imaginary Friend is a psychological horror novel by American author Stephen Chbosky. It was published on October 1, 2019, by Grand Central Publishing and was an instant New York Times Best Seller.
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| Author | Stephen Chbosky |
|---|---|
| Audio read by | Christine Lakin |
| Cover artist | gray318 |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Horror fiction |
| Set in | Mill Grove, Pennsylvania |
| Publisher | Grand Central Publishing |
| Publication date | October 1, 2019 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover and paperback), e-book, audio |
| Pages | 705 |
| ISBN | 978-1-5387-3133-8 (hardcover) |
| OCLC | 1082178078 |
| Dewey Decimal | 813/.54 |
| LC Class | PS3553.H3469 I43 2019 |
Critical reception
A departure from his debut novel, Imaginary Friend was very well-received and debuted as a New York Times Best Seller.[1] The review from Time[2] stated it evoked "echoes of Stephen King" and "well worth the time for those who dare", with additional positive reviews from The New York Times,[3] the Kirkus Review,[4] the Washington Post,[5] NPR[6] and numerous others, as well as being named one of Variety's Top 10 books of 2019.[7]
In 2023, the book was banned, in Clay County District Schools, Florida.[8]