ok, but ill be safe if an ice cream truck drives by, right?I love the ice cream truck.
Joe Hill
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Got some HC of hill. HORNS And Nos4a2 (which came shrink wrapped ). Started with horns and only about a half done. I like it. More abrasive than king but there lies the rub. I really don't want to start to compare him to king. That's not really fair. So truth be told I give the book so far a thumbs up. Definitely has attitude. How would u rank horns to nos and heart shaped box. I think that's all he has out.if not please inform me. I'm I reading his best work? How do other works rank next to horns. Thanks
Joe is very much his own writer. I love his use of metaphors and similes. Always very impressed with his work although I haven't read NOS yet.
chief4db -- we had a Joe Hill thread already so just put your post in there.
I like HSB the best, then NOS4A2, then Horns. His kindle singles are wonderful, too! And don't forget the book of short stories, 20th Century Ghosts
That's my ranking also! I have a copy of 20th Century Ghosts but haven't read it yet.I like HSB the best, then NOS4A2, then Horns. His kindle singles are wonderful, too! And don't forget the book of short stories, 20th Century Ghosts
Best New Horror is one of the creepiest stories that I've ever read! I think Mr. Hill has said that Pop Art is his favorite. It's altogether a really strong collection
I think I have all the kindle singles, but those would be nice to have in actual book form, too.
One of my favorite short story collections. I loved each one.
*Checks out DJ's TBR pile. Moves NOS4A2 to the top.*
Dang, I need to read it too!
It's sooooooo great! I envy you getting to read it for the first time.
agreed -- Hes a bit darker than SK, too (I never knew that was possible) and he has a very modern/vernacular way of storytelling -- definitely a Gen X/Millenial use of syntax where SK is somewhere between Baby Boomer and Gen X
Exactly. You said that just right.
20th Century Ghosts is my favorite Joe Hill book, easily beating out all of his dad's story collections (yes, that includes Night Shift!). Super strong stuff.
All of his novels are tied in second place for me.
All of his novels are tied in second place for me.
I have not read any of his e stories or comic books; and I have not yet read Heart shaped Box and have only read one story so far from 20th century ghost. I really enjoyed NOS4A2 , and am currently 129 pages into Horns. I like Horns better than NOS4A2.
Are you kidding me?!!!!! It is my favourite of his--right Missy, no more moderating for you until you pick that book up!
Cripes! Can't believe I forgot to mention Locke & Key! VERY good series of graphic novels (if you're into that sort of thing--I definitely am
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is this stephen kings son? I was told he was a writer as well but ive never heard anything about him.is this true or someone pulling my leg?
Yes, Joe is Steve's son. His middle name is Hillstrom which is where the Hill pseudonym came from.
Joe Hill Fiction
It's not like he's been hiding or anything. There's been lots of press about him over the last couple of years actually.