NOS4A2 by Joe Hill

So, I saw a review for this book in an issue of Entertainment Weekly and the summary of it sounded interesting so I decided to pick it up when I saw it at Barnes & Noble. NOS4A2 is the story of Vic McQueen who, with the help of a very special bridge, has the ability to find lost things. The book also follows Charlie Manx, a man who takes children away to special place he's imagined up, a place called Christmasland. One day Vic McQueen and Charlie Manx cross paths, and she becomes the only kid to ever escape him. Years later when Vic McQueen is all grown up, Charlie Manx returns and comes looking for her, dead set on getting his revenge. I could probably write a better summary but I really don't want to give anything away.
This book was fantastic. It took me a little while to read though because I could not bring myself to read it at night. Joe Hill created such a creepy character that I was way too afraid to read about him before I went to bed, I just knew Charlie Manx would star in my nightmares. Aside from the fact that it was scary, this book was actually a lot of fun to read. I've never read anything like it and I'm very glad I picked it up. Vic McQueen was a badass, she did have her faults and vices, but it was easy to see where those stemmed from, and she was really still a badass. Although the book was mostly creepy and scary, there was some humor in it. Especially in the interactions between Charles Manx and his sidekick, Bing Partridge. I really enjoyed this book, I'm only sad that it took me so long to become a fan of Joe Hill's writing. He truly has a gift with words, the imagery in this book is absolutely amazing. Seriously if you ever want to give an example of perfect use of imagery, use Joe Hill's writing.


Rating: ★★★★★
Recommendation: Worth adding it to your personal library.
Favorite Quote: “Fantasy was always only a reality waiting to be switched on."