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N0S4A2 by Joe Hill is a horror novel that delves into the dark and twisted world of Christmasland, where a string of child abductions takes place. The story follows a protagonist named Vic, who discovers she has the ability to travel to different places by riding her bicycle. She encounters a sinister character named Charlie Manx, who kidnaps children into his own personal world. The book is described as a mix of crime and supernatural elements, with a creative and nightmare-inducing writing style that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is imaginative and unsettling, emphasizing character depth and a gripping narrative.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot weaves together horror and fantasy, involving a complex antagonist and a protagonist's struggle with dark themes.

Setting:

The setting blends the familiar with the fantastical, creating an immersive and eerie environment.

Pacing:

The pacing is dynamic, balancing slower narrative moments with bursts of action, maintaining reader engagement.

Notes:

N0S4A2 is written by Joe Hill, who is Stephen King's son.
The book mixes horror with elements of crime and fantasy.
N0S4A2 features a protagonist named Vic McQueen, who is well-developed and complex.
The narrative shifts the typical horror character arc by having characters accept the supernatural quickly.
Kate Mulgrew, known for her role as Captain Janeway, narrates the audiobook and delivers impressive character voices.
There is an alternate ending to N0S4A2 that includes a prequel story, but it is hard to find.
The book includes a unique world called Christmasland, which is central to its plot.
N0S4A2 has themes of child abduction by a character known as Charlie Manx.
It's considered less gory than other horror examples, focusing more on psychological tension and action.
Readers have noted that it blends horror with thrilling elements effectively.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Includes themes such as child abduction and violence.

From The Publisher:

Victoria McQueen has a secret gift for finding things: a misplaced bracelet, a missing photograph, answers to unanswerable questions. On her Raleigh Tuff Burner bike, she makes her way to a rickety covered bridge that, within moments, takes her wherever she needs to go, whether it’s across Massachusetts or across the country.

Charles Talent Manx has a way with children. He likes to take them for rides in his 1938 Rolls-Royce Wraith with the NOS4A2 vanity plate. With his old car, he can slip right out of the everyday world, and onto the hidden roads that transport them to an astonishing – and terrifying – playground of amusements he calls “Christmasland.” Then, one day, Vic goes looking for trouble—and finds Manx.

That was a lifetime ago. Now Vic, the only kid to ever escape Manx’s unmitigated evil, is all grown up and desperate to forget. But Charlie Manx never stopped thinking about Victoria McQueen. He’s on the road again and he’s picked up a new passenger: Vic’s own son.

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1 comment(s)

Incredible
10 months

so creative , so unique, fun , creepy

 

About the Author:

Joe Hill is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Heart-Shaped Box, The Fireman, and Full Throttle. He won the Eisner Award for Best Writer for his long-running comic book series, Locke & Key, co-created with artist Gabriel Rodriguez.

Much of his work has been adapted for movies and television. His second novel, Horns, was translated to film in 2014 and starred Daniel Radcliffe. His third novel, NOS4A2, is now a hit series on AMC, starring Zachary Quinto. The first season of Locke & Key was released on Netflix in early 2020 and became an overnight smash.

His story, "In The Tall Grass," co-written with Stephen King, was made into a feature for Netflix, and became a mind-bending cult horror sensation. Most recently, Hill has returned to graphic novels -- his latest comics include Basketful of Heads and Plunge for D.C., and Dying is Easy for IDW.

 
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