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Julianne
Apr 02, 2008 rated it really liked it
This was not what I expected. There were some horror in here, but some were just really nice stories.

Bobby ___ Returns from the Dead (?exact name) is one of the best things I've read this year. Great character development and nice story.

Pop Art was just wierd. Not scary, just wierd.

I think he is a very good short story writer and did a very good job with his first novel, too. But I think some things are harsh when they don't need to be, and clumsy reading. When I got done reading Heart Shaped Bo
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Joanna
The reader for the audiobook did a superb job. He didn't try to over-dramatize, but did speed up his reading at appropriate moments when the suspense was building. In particular, I thought "Pop Art" and "My Father's Mask" were standout stories. I liked these substantially more than I've liked Joe Hill's novels. ...more
Joanie
Jun 24, 2008 rated it it was amazing
This was a short story collection written by Stephen King's son, Joe Hill. The stories were great, some were really scary, some were just really creepy and others were touching and sad. Hill definitely has his father's talent but is more subtle in a way. I really can't wait to read more by him. ...more
Dionisia
Mar 29, 2009 rated it really liked it
If it was possible, I would give this 4.5 stars! It has a nice mix of sad, bittersweet and deliciously dark and creepy stories. Not every tale was a hit but overall I think it's a great collection. ...more
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