Take a photo of a barcode or cover
lefttoread 's review for:
NOS4A2
by Joe Hill
Revisiting NOS4A2/NOS4R2 for the second time was an enjoyable reading experience. In my opinion, this novel is unlike any other horror book I've read. The festive setting, combined with sinister undertones, created an atmosphere that made me feel oddly cosy. I’m someone who is driven by characters, and while I don’t find these characters the most memorable, I did have fun following them.
Joe Hill's skill for writing horror is evident here. Although I didn’t want to mention his father, Stephen King—who has a massive presence in the horror literary world—I couldn't help but feel his influence throughout the book. This was possibly the only thing that pulled me out of an otherwise great ride of a story.
There was a time when I wanted to read this every year around Christmas, but now I believe leaving a few years in between is the way to go. I don’t want to diminish the enjoyment I get from it by remembering too much. While it’s not the scariest book, it holds up as a great horror story, and I would recommend it to anyone who’s intrigued.
Joe Hill's skill for writing horror is evident here. Although I didn’t want to mention his father, Stephen King—who has a massive presence in the horror literary world—I couldn't help but feel his influence throughout the book. This was possibly the only thing that pulled me out of an otherwise great ride of a story.
There was a time when I wanted to read this every year around Christmas, but now I believe leaving a few years in between is the way to go. I don’t want to diminish the enjoyment I get from it by remembering too much. While it’s not the scariest book, it holds up as a great horror story, and I would recommend it to anyone who’s intrigued.