141 reviews for:

The Black Phone

Joe Hill

3.48 AVERAGE

readr_joe's review against another edition

3.0

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short and sweet - a few minor but notable changes made for the movie, but generally very similar.

booksbysophie's review against another edition

5.0

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

thatdecembergirl's review against another edition

3.0

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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.

persypie's review against another edition

4.0

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A creepy tale and I’m so happy it got the film adaptation. Both are phenomenal.

amberweirdo's review against another edition

4.0

dark fast-paced

paulwarfieldv's review against another edition

3.5

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

elainebennett1969's review against another edition

3.0

medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

helloooooo's review against another edition

4.5

challenging emotional sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

kelreadthis's review against another edition

4.0

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too short

I could have read heaps more, it’s well written but far too short. I was expecting it to be longer.

katiescho741's review against another edition

2.0

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It was okay.
The film was better.
I get that this is only 20-odd pages, but the characters were both completely flat.