This was a clever story from start to finish. I like how Hill uses Eddie Carroll to give his views on the modern horror story, the horror industry, and writing itself. The ending (or non-ending) was brilliant and, as horrific as it is, it even has notes of dark comedy, as if Hill is winking to the jaded reader. I was not expecting this collection to be this good. It is as original and groundbreaking as his father's first collection, Night Shift; I really think so. I have read four stories so far but it's enough for me to recognize and assess the similarities. Bottom line: Joe Hill is a terrific writer. In many ways he surpasses King in narrative abilities and his sentences pierce straight to the bone. Hill is precise, with a hawkish intelligence, and his prose is confident. I'm impressed.
I look forward to reading the remaining stories. I'm reading "The Black Phone" currently.
What did you all think?
I look forward to reading the remaining stories. I'm reading "The Black Phone" currently.
What did you all think?
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