Is joe hills books. Good enough to get into and read or save my money ? Honestly ,no there all good cause there from sk son stuff.
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Joe Hill is AWESOME!
I've read Heart Shaped Box, Horns, 20th Century Ghosts, and NOS4A2.
His writing style is all his own.
I've read Heart Shaped Box, Horns, 20th Century Ghosts, and NOS4A2.
His writing style is all his own.
Totally agree with Sunny. I've read his books and enjoyed each one.
Well, they made a movie out of his book “Horns.” You usually don’t get a movie made with an impressive cast from a book written by some hack IMO.
He's a very good writer. He writes similar horror themes, and his stye is similar to Mr. King's, but he's not exactly the same. More edge, less sentiment. I like his books quite a bit--Heart Shaped Box is my favorite.
Agree with everyone--his books are, indeed, awesome. NOS4A2 holds as my favorite. Definitely give them a try--you won't be disappointed! 
I think he is well worth the money. I have boughten all his books so far.
Here's something:
If you're asking the question -- this type of question in this particular instance -- haven't you already answered it?
You want to know if it's any good?
Read it.
And then come back and tell us what you thought.
Most of us are pretty patient about stuff like that.
; )
If you're asking the question -- this type of question in this particular instance -- haven't you already answered it?
You want to know if it's any good?
Read it.
And then come back and tell us what you thought.
Most of us are pretty patient about stuff like that.
; )
For what it's worth, I would agree that Joe Hill is a very, very good writer. Having said that I'm not convinced that he is a very, very good novelist, or at least not yet. I've read Heart Shaped Box, Horns and NOS4R2 and if you're stuck for something to read then you could do a lot worse than any of these three.
Heart Shaped box is probably the least of them, it's functional but forgettable. Horns has the most promise but for me gets lost along the way, starting out as something mischievous and satirical but later on seeming to change it's mind and try to deliver something more serious. And NOS4R2 just felt all round unpleasant. Don't know why, obvioiusly I'm no stranger to reading about nasty people doing nasty things, but it felt like it needed to be undercut by something, some humour or maybe some heart.
So I'm not the greatest fan of his novels then. But his short stories, oh my. 20th Century Ghosts I think can stand alongside any of King Sr's story collections. Abraham's Boys, Pop Art, Best New Horror, The Black Phone, all sublime.
Heart Shaped box is probably the least of them, it's functional but forgettable. Horns has the most promise but for me gets lost along the way, starting out as something mischievous and satirical but later on seeming to change it's mind and try to deliver something more serious. And NOS4R2 just felt all round unpleasant. Don't know why, obvioiusly I'm no stranger to reading about nasty people doing nasty things, but it felt like it needed to be undercut by something, some humour or maybe some heart.
So I'm not the greatest fan of his novels then. But his short stories, oh my. 20th Century Ghosts I think can stand alongside any of King Sr's story collections. Abraham's Boys, Pop Art, Best New Horror, The Black Phone, all sublime.
....he is worth the investment....no doubt he has carried the word processing magic in his own way, but there are echoes of dad's styling's whilst keeping his own individual character...as Buckwheat would say-"he's Otay!".....
lowman -- possible suggestion. Why don't you find a Joe Hill book at your local library. Have a good read and decide if it is worth further investment in buying his books. I think you will be surprised at his talents.
I have enjoyed everything of his so far, he is a very talented writer... and I love that he went his own way/chose another name. He doesn't need his dad's name at all, he's that good.
...why?...who's his daddy?.....
Who's ya Daddy? Who's ya Daddy?!
Well, havent read all. But NOS and 20th century gjosts i enjopyed. The shortstories was, i thought, a bit uneven as almost all collections but the best were really good. He has Kingish influences no doubt there but he has also his own voice. He is definitely worth a read.
I've only read his novels so far (I'll try the short stories when my TBR list gets a little shorter), but I've really enjoyed them.
I definitely feel SK's influence in JH's work, but I think that's a compliment to both of them.
Like Spideyman said, borrow one of Hill's books from the library to see whether his style is your thing or not.
I definitely feel SK's influence in JH's work, but I think that's a compliment to both of them.
Like Spideyman said, borrow one of Hill's books from the library to see whether his style is your thing or not.
Crapola! I could have bought horns cheap at a half price book store and that was the only joe hill book they had,and i didnt get cause i wasnt sure i wanted to ask you guys first.well that bugger is gone i guarantee it. Live and learn
Try thriftbooks, lowman. I have become a huge fan of theirs, lately. Shipping is free with a purchase of $10, and I have been pretty pleased with everything I have gotten there. I am a relatively new user, I tried it out because kingricefan is always raving about books he has found there.
Just checked quick, and they do have copies of everything, it looks like. Except the comics.
Whats the webb address,thanks for the info.