76 pages 2 hours read

Joe Hill

NOS4A2

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In NOS4A2 by Joe Hill, Victoria McQueen battles the sinister child abductor Charles Manx, who uses a paranormal car to lure children to a terrifying place called Christmasland. As Vic grapples with her unique ability to track lost things, she faces immense physical and mental challenges, ultimately striving to rescue her son from Manx's clutches and confront her haunted past. The book references child abduction and endangerment, as well as domestic violence.

Reviews & Readership

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Joe Hill's NOS4A2 is widely praised for its compelling blend of horror and fantasy, with a richly imaginative world and strong character development. However, some critics find its pacing uneven and certain plot elements overly complex. Overall, it's considered a chilling and evocative read, appealing to fans of dark, intricate tales.

Who should read this

Who Should Read NOS4A2?

Fans of horror and supernatural thrillers with an interest in dark, intricate storytelling will enjoy NOS4A2 by Joe Hill. Readers who appreciate the suspense and imaginative horror of Stephen King's It or Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere are likely to be captivated by Hill's blend of chilling atmosphere and compelling characters.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction

Fantasy

Mystery / Crime Fiction

Themes

Life/Time: Coming of Age

Relationships: Family

Life/Time: Mortality & Death

Topics

Religion / Spirituality