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alleycat93's review against another edition
5.0
Pshycological twist, supernatural, hint of gore, with a badass female protagonist? Sign me up! This was a great read, a little slow in the middle for me but then it picked right back up. First Joe Hill book I've read, looking forward to reading more of his works.
kproctor2's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
curiouslyjade's review against another edition
4.0
Tightly-written, at times terrifying treat. I always knew I hated Christmas music.
amanda1793's review against another edition
4.0
Great first way to experience Hill's novel writing (I have read the Locke and Key graphic novel series).
I will say I'm glad there was a nice "wrap up" I felt that it was missing a little something though.
Kate Mulgrew is absolutely a fantastic narrator for this novel. She does enough creepy voices to fit the needs of this book and I was actually terrified at times.
I will say I'm glad there was a nice "wrap up" I felt that it was missing a little something though.
Kate Mulgrew is absolutely a fantastic narrator for this novel. She does enough creepy voices to fit the needs of this book and I was actually terrified at times.
quirkymarshmellow's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping and Violence
shay_starlessxsea's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.5
I've read Joe Hill's graphic novels (Locke & Key) and his debut novel (Heart-Shaped Box) and really enjoyed them, so it was definitely time to try another of his novels; I wasn't disappointed!! He's rapidly becoming one of my favourite horror writers!
This was a difficult story to read, but it was also so difficult to put down. I was totally gripped and, as always, loved the way Joe Hill crafted his story and brought his characters to life. I would happily read another 700 pages of the same...back to Christmasland!
Also, the little nods to his Dad's work, loved that.
This was a difficult story to read, but it was also so difficult to put down. I was totally gripped and, as always, loved the way Joe Hill crafted his story and brought his characters to life. I would happily read another 700 pages of the same...back to Christmasland!
Also, the little nods to his Dad's work, loved that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Rape, Violence, Kidnapping, Torture, Murder, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Animal death, Misogyny, and Self harm
kshng's review against another edition
5.0
This is an amazing horror novel, made even better in audiobook form thanks to Kate Mulgrew's impressive narration skills.
c8thegr8's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
boseags's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
crowsandprose's review against another edition
5.0
It's a Joe Hill book. It's amazing. That's all I can muster, because I'm emotionally exhausted, but still. It's a really good book.