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138 reviews for:

The Black Phone

Joe Hill

3.49 AVERAGE


I was literally going to write a review saying I wish this was a full length novel but I see there is now a movie tie in so I might have to read that as well.

I love this story, it’s so creepy and the film was amazing as well.

It was a good story, especially the beginning. I understand that it’s a short story but it went by way too fast and way too quickly making it confusing. It was enjoyable for the first half, but the second half was way too snappy for me

good short story but the movie >>>
dark tense
dark emotional mysterious sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Good short story! Liking this author more with every story!

2.5 Stars

Meh. The ending was so abrupt, pretty underwhelming to be honest. I hope the movie turns out good.

short and sweet - a few minor but notable changes made for the movie, but generally very similar.
challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The idea is as chilling as it is warm, and although I wanted to know the complete story of Finney's attempt to obtain his freedom from captivation, I think the story ends in a perfect cliffhanger.