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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
Spoiler
inform us that the main character died offscreen.
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Joe Hill has inherited a fine imagination for horror and suspense. NOS4A2 has been described as a "chase story", and, at a basic level, this is true - but what a chase! Though fairly lengthy, the novel doesn't spend too much of its time describing the history of its anagonist, Charles Talent Manx, instead, we simply witness his acts and the only explanation of his motives come from his own understanding of them. This makes Manx both mysterious and sinister - a combination that leaves the imagination to create some fairly chilling images.
I found this novel to be hard to explain to friends - even while I was recommending it to them. Dimension hopping bicycles, cars and motorcycles along with prophetic Scrabble tiles and a Christmas themed horror land can seem like a lot to pack into a single story. Hill is able to deftly bind it all together and top it with enough suspense to ensure that his place as one of the top horror novelists of our time is assured.
I found this novel to be hard to explain to friends - even while I was recommending it to them. Dimension hopping bicycles, cars and motorcycles along with prophetic Scrabble tiles and a Christmas themed horror land can seem like a lot to pack into a single story. Hill is able to deftly bind it all together and top it with enough suspense to ensure that his place as one of the top horror novelists of our time is assured.
Great Book
This book was great. I started watching the TV Series and was telling my husband all about the differences. It is always great to have a picture of the people when you are reading the book.
This book was great. I started watching the TV Series and was telling my husband all about the differences. It is always great to have a picture of the people when you are reading the book.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A Christmas horror? Who knew that was a thing? And that it could be this chilling. Joe Hill delivers an atmospheric, eerie ride with characters that feel hauntingly real. The story is terrifying in the best way, and the ending hit surprisingly hard. Creepy, emotional, and beautifully written.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
one of the most interesting books I have read in awhile.
The only reason this book took me this long to read was because of being extra busy. If I had more free time, I would’ve ripped through this way quicker.
This was my first Joe Hill read and I really enjoyed it.
This was my first Joe Hill read and I really enjoyed it.
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
