A review by boundforinfinity
Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-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

4.0

Rock meets Stephen king/Shirley Jackson and creates this stunning story.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Suicide, Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Child abuse, Death, Alcoholism, Grief, Drug abuse, Adult/minor relationship, and Mental illness

Moderate: Animal death, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Incest, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Religious bigotry, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship