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arjee's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't know the inability to write endings was genetic! If I ever meet Joe Hill I'll ask what possessed him to switch to passive voice in his last chapter and
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inform us that the main character died offscreen.booksandhikingboots's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.5
zeldazonks's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
3.0
It feels a bit rude to compare Joe Hill to Stephen King, but the similarities in their style are very apparent in this. The book has an energy and vibe that you can kind of forgive King's book for back in the 80s/90s in a coke binge, but when his son is repeating the same styles and quirks in a book written in 2009-2011 it's slightly harder to make allowances for it.
I did enjoy this for what it is, a meandering and slightly cheesy 80s/90s era horror book that lifts heavily from Stephen King, there's definitely a place for these kind of books in my heart and on my bookshelf, but it does also mean that it was never going to be a 5* read for me. Overall, it was a lot of fun, creepy and tense at times and definitely compelling; I finished this in under 24 hours, it was just incredibly easy reading and exactly what I wanted.
I did enjoy this for what it is, a meandering and slightly cheesy 80s/90s era horror book that lifts heavily from Stephen King, there's definitely a place for these kind of books in my heart and on my bookshelf, but it does also mean that it was never going to be a 5* read for me. Overall, it was a lot of fun, creepy and tense at times and definitely compelling; I finished this in under 24 hours, it was just incredibly easy reading and exactly what I wanted.
randomengine's review against another edition
4.0
Very promising, though I wonder if Joe Hill has some issues in the closing chapters of his books. They don't seem as tight as their beginning.
huckabees222's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. Seriously? This book could probably be most easily compared to a fairy tale for adults. I was completely captivated throughout the almost-700 pages of the book. It also managed to be one of the most creepy and unsettling books that I have read in a while. When my phone rang when I was reading the last 20 pages of the book I almost had a panic attack.
As corny as it sounds, I really can't say anything bad about this book. I actually want to read it again, even though I just finished it. I would highly suggest it as a must-read, unless you tend to be a little squeamish. Excluding people of a squeamish disposition, I think that most people will love this book as much as I did and, hey, if they don't, I heard Christmasland is always hiring...
As corny as it sounds, I really can't say anything bad about this book. I actually want to read it again, even though I just finished it. I would highly suggest it as a must-read, unless you tend to be a little squeamish. Excluding people of a squeamish disposition, I think that most people will love this book as much as I did and, hey, if they don't, I heard Christmasland is always hiring...
linhdapanda's review against another edition
5.0
First of all, to answer your question; it's pronounced "Nosferatu" - NOS4A2. Secondly, this is possibly probably the best horror book I've ever read!!
viegreifen's review against another edition
4.0
Great story with well developed and written characters. Though more creepy than outright horror, the plot is uniquely its own. Joe Hill's style is very similar to his father's I found and some parts of the story did feel like it dragged on.
siabooks343's review against another edition
4.0
Este libro ha sido todo un descubrimiento. Los viajes a través de la imaginación de los protagonistas Vic y Manx que se suceden son increíbles!!
Te introduces de lleno en su mundo de una manera tan real,que puedes verlo, y sentirlo, como si estuvieras allí formando parte de él.
Los detalles del autor @joe_hill a la hora de describir los personajes, y las situaciones que estos viven, haciéndote participe en todo momento, hace que tu yo interior se debata entre una multitud de sentimientos, sensaciones, y deseos.
Una vez que empiezas a leer ya no puedes parar.
Así que... Solo queda una cosa más por decir...
BIENVENIDOS A CHRISTMASLAND!!
Te introduces de lleno en su mundo de una manera tan real,que puedes verlo, y sentirlo, como si estuvieras allí formando parte de él.
Los detalles del autor @joe_hill a la hora de describir los personajes, y las situaciones que estos viven, haciéndote participe en todo momento, hace que tu yo interior se debata entre una multitud de sentimientos, sensaciones, y deseos.
Una vez que empiezas a leer ya no puedes parar.
Así que... Solo queda una cosa más por decir...
BIENVENIDOS A CHRISTMASLAND!!