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NOS4A2

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Joe Hill

NOS4A2

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

720

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • 1980s-2010s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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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.

Dark

Mysterious

Unnerving

Suspenseful

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.3

147,831 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

4.3

147,831 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

720

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • 1980s-2010s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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