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minnaobrien's review against another edition
5.0
Truly one of my favorite books! Excellent and rich characterization. A moving picture of the horror of innocence.
I highly recommend the audio book, Kate Mulgrew elevates the whole experience.
I highly recommend the audio book, Kate Mulgrew elevates the whole experience.
marieeve1978's review against another edition
4.0
This really felt like a Stephen King book, which is not a bad thing, but not what I thought it would be. Oh well, The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. :)
novelette's review against another edition
4.0
Really good. While I didn't love Vick, I don't think I was supposed to. All the characters are greatly flawed, and that in itself is what makes the story so interesting. Charlie was promising a life away from the evils of everyday. The payoff was the creation of more evil by the loss of self.
I especially love the nod to Mr. Hill's father.
I especially love the nod to Mr. Hill's father.
kfreund28's review against another edition
5.0
Oh man, oh man, oh man!
I was drawn to this book because of the description. A girl who can find things by crossing a magical bridge. A man who takes children to a creepy, unheard of place called Christmasland. The girl winds up in the evil man's clutches, only to escape. Years later, creepy man is out to exact revenge. Sign me up, this sounds awesome.
Initially, I thought this sounded a lot like a Stephen King novel and was excited, because I've been reading Stephen King since I was thirteen. Totally didn't realize that Joe Hill was Stephen King's son.
This book does not disappoint. I loved it from cover to cover. All the characters were brilliantly fleshed out and I really ended up caring about Vic, Lou, Wayne and Maggie. It was delightfully descriptive, ever so creepy and I just couldn't put it down. I can't even formulate a better review than this.
Go read it.
I was drawn to this book because of the description. A girl who can find things by crossing a magical bridge. A man who takes children to a creepy, unheard of place called Christmasland. The girl winds up in the evil man's clutches, only to escape. Years later, creepy man is out to exact revenge. Sign me up, this sounds awesome.
Initially, I thought this sounded a lot like a Stephen King novel and was excited, because I've been reading Stephen King since I was thirteen. Totally didn't realize that Joe Hill was Stephen King's son.
This book does not disappoint. I loved it from cover to cover. All the characters were brilliantly fleshed out and I really ended up caring about Vic, Lou, Wayne and Maggie. It was delightfully descriptive, ever so creepy and I just couldn't put it down. I can't even formulate a better review than this.
Go read it.
jmarie93420's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
beybladeb1tch's review against another edition
5.0
Sharkboy and Lavagirl vibes. Just more messed up. And Festive.
kristins911's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
evaromero's review against another edition
3.0
Esperaba otra cosa de este libro, pero bueno tampoco ha estado mal. Siento que empieza fuerte, pero llega un punto en el que se alarga demasiado. Sobre todo hacia un poco más de la mitad del libro (solo recuerdo páginas y páginas de viajes en coche y conversaciones absurdas). No obstante, en la última parte empieza a cobrar fuerza otra vez, y reconozco que el final me ha gustado mucho. Resumidamente, para mí sobran páginas jaja.