Horns
Horns
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Brief
370
Novel • Fiction
New Hampshire • Contemporary
2010
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Horns by Joe Hill, Ignatius "Ig" Perrish wakes up one morning with devil horns and the ability to compel others to reveal their deepest secrets. Accused by the community of murdering his girlfriend, Merrin, Ig uses his newfound powers to uncover the truth and seek vengeance on the real killer.
Dark
Mysterious
Unnerving
Gritty
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
124,429 ratings
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Review Roundup
Joe Hill's Horns delivers a darkly imaginative tale blending horror and crime thriller elements. Reviewers praise its compelling narrative and rich character development. Some critics find the plot's pacing uneven and the tone inconsistent. However, Hill's evocative writing and inventive story earn it a solid reception among horror enthusiasts and general readers alike.
Who Should Read Horns?
Readers who would enjoy Joe Hill’s Horns are fans of dark fantasy and psychological thrillers. Comparable to Stephen King’s The Shining and Neil Gaiman’s American Gods, this novel attracts those who appreciate intense character development, supernatural elements, and moral ambiguity in a gritty narrative.
124,429 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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370
Novel • Fiction
New Hampshire • Contemporary
2010
Adult
18+ years
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