tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post8668550865773189331..comments2023-10-20T10:18:36.203-04:00Comments on You've GOTTA read this!: Heart-Shaped Box - Joe Hill (Audio)Sandy Nawrothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-155952649007834312011-04-28T20:56:33.888-04:002011-04-28T20:56:33.888-04:00I think he wanted to be judged on his own outside ...I think he wanted to be judged on his own outside of his father's rather considerable shadow but when you hear it, it just makes so much sense doesn't it? I remember reading this a few years back and thinking it was a freaky...and very King-ish book...in a good way!Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-4964599290998316592011-04-27T16:53:18.948-04:002011-04-27T16:53:18.948-04:00I have this on my bookshelf and I am determined to...I have this on my bookshelf and I am determined to get to it over the summer. I did know about him being Stephen King's son prior to picking it up. I can't say that it's my #1 reason for wanting to read this--Joe Hill is an accomplished author in his own right--but as a huge SK fan, I have to say it played a small part ;)Teacher/Learnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13280690822570558469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-61513610232736376602011-04-26T12:25:57.215-04:002011-04-26T12:25:57.215-04:00I knew he was King's son, but to be honest tha...I knew he was King's son, but to be honest that made me skeptical of the book. I may have to check it out now, it sounds good.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-72132152227367307862011-04-26T11:44:24.628-04:002011-04-26T11:44:24.628-04:00I had an ARC of this forever ago and just didn'...I had an ARC of this forever ago and just didn't get into it. Maybe it was my mood, but King has never really been for me either. If I do give it another try I will go for the audio!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474584473012742915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-4634875725064933182011-04-25T15:07:02.097-04:002011-04-25T15:07:02.097-04:00This is definitely one on the "to listen"...This is definitely one on the "to listen" list! I think it might be even creepier that way!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-84763005626120494942011-04-24T19:38:21.344-04:002011-04-24T19:38:21.344-04:00I read this book awhile back and think it was real...I read this book awhile back and think it was real creepy. Looking forward to reading the rest of his books.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-67966363269129835802011-04-24T15:30:24.890-04:002011-04-24T15:30:24.890-04:00I read this quite some time ago, I had no clue he ...I read this quite some time ago, I had no clue he is the son of well you know. LOL Interesting.Liz @ Cleverly Inkedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283766836059873892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-38691143391300652602011-04-23T22:51:05.974-04:002011-04-23T22:51:05.974-04:00I had no idea when I read this two years ago but w...I had no idea when I read this two years ago but was quickly informed of the relationship during my review. I agree that this is one creepy book. I'm not a horror fan but definitely enjoyed this one, even if it did make me uncomfortable to read before bed!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160951421693455864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-20436184775648690672011-04-23T11:24:30.685-04:002011-04-23T11:24:30.685-04:00I second your praise for Heart-Shaped Box. It'...I second your praise for Heart-Shaped Box. It's an excellent book. A thriller that delivers the promised thrills as well as the best of his father's work.<br /><br />But, seriously. You didn't know? <br /><br />;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06906212382849291562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-83105537874466861862011-04-22T16:38:44.698-04:002011-04-22T16:38:44.698-04:00Oh but also, is that really a picture of him?? It...Oh but also, is that really a picture of him?? It doesn't look anything like the other pics I've seen of him where he looks exactly like his dad..Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14128837662718618636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-58967962045488436152011-04-22T16:37:54.805-04:002011-04-22T16:37:54.805-04:00Ok, you and Heather have convinced me that I need ...Ok, you and Heather have convinced me that I need to read one of his books!! (And yes, I did know, heheh) ;)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14128837662718618636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-65995278664336322962011-04-22T14:22:05.462-04:002011-04-22T14:22:05.462-04:00You and I discussed the King thing on FB recently....You and I discussed the King thing on FB recently. Blew my mind when I first found out. Mainly because a friend of mind has been trying to get me to read Hill's books in like, forever and I was so hesitant to do so. <br /><br />I am much more willing to do so now, but can't find the time. This one is on my list though.Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-50230918918657536032011-04-22T13:49:28.912-04:002011-04-22T13:49:28.912-04:00This is on my list and I DID know that Joe Hill wa...This is on my list and I DID know that Joe Hill was Stephen King's son but I wouldn't feel too bad about not knowing that. I think he has made a concerted effort to not publicize that too much or at least he did when he first started out.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-85912673325923044962011-04-22T13:48:15.700-04:002011-04-22T13:48:15.700-04:00I did know, but not right away. I had been intere...I did know, but not right away. I had been interested and bought 20th Century Ghost (amazing read, btw!) before I found out, but was super happy to discover that there's another generation of hella talented writing in that family! I'm especially glad that Hill inherited his dad's command of a short story, since it's hard to find good, creepy and scary shorts. There are definite style differences, but Hill is quickly becoming a new favorite of mine, I really loved Horns. One of these days I'm going to have to pick up a Tabitha King book, and if it's indeed the water they're drinking, here's to moving to Maine!Kate @Midnight Book Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01220575670960466054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-39536558795846645022011-04-22T13:40:21.505-04:002011-04-22T13:40:21.505-04:00I hd absolutely no idea that Joe Hill was related ...I hd absolutely no idea that Joe Hill was related in any way to Stephen King. Wow, imagine being related to such a well-knwn & accomplished author?<br /><br />Heart-Shaped Box sure sounds creepy! I appreciate you putting to rest concerns about the fantastical aspect of this book. I'm not a fan of too much of that but I love The Shining! <br />I like the sound of the characters and the plot's pretty intriguing. It's been a while since I read a good thriller. Thanks for directing me to one!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09866342436745173619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-13068061043249972652011-04-22T13:11:15.652-04:002011-04-22T13:11:15.652-04:00I read in someone else's review that Hill is K...I read in someone else's review that Hill is King's son, so I did know that. That's probably why I've avoided his books - I'm a big chicken!!bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-78775722170469728072011-04-22T13:03:39.249-04:002011-04-22T13:03:39.249-04:00Don't know about the book, but that goatee is ...Don't know about the book, but that goatee is super-scary.Heidenkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09494625457587427781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-41570011079093201282011-04-22T12:52:12.199-04:002011-04-22T12:52:12.199-04:00I did know that he was King's son and I did tr...I did know that he was King's son and I did try to read this one but didn't really like it. It could have just been that I read it at the wrong time though as many people have really liked it. I may give it a try again one day.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-28003029969191485942011-04-22T12:11:55.576-04:002011-04-22T12:11:55.576-04:00I knew he was Stephen King's son, so I've ...I knew he was Stephen King's son, so I've been curious about this book. I like creepy, so on my to-read list it goes!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-36026364787909863142011-04-22T10:48:48.412-04:002011-04-22T10:48:48.412-04:00Great review, but honestly, I get scared to easily...Great review, but honestly, I get scared to easily to read Stephen King books, so I doubt juniors book would work for me, ha ha. <br />I didn't know about the connection either.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129662082248482002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-32223368562533928092011-04-22T09:00:34.022-04:002011-04-22T09:00:34.022-04:00After reading Horns, I really want to get the chan...After reading Horns, I really want to get the chance to read this one as well. I have only heard good things about Hill's books, and judging from your review, I think I am really going to like this one. Thanks for your great review. This book is right up mt alley, I think!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-81380794477320615942011-04-22T08:57:40.800-04:002011-04-22T08:57:40.800-04:00Wow, what a surprise! (about his being the son). ...Wow, what a surprise! (about his being the son). But seriously, I would lose the thing on the chin...rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-52475313995500022622011-04-22T08:48:46.249-04:002011-04-22T08:48:46.249-04:00I did know that Joe Hill was Stephen King's so...I did know that Joe Hill was Stephen King's son. I had not seen a picture of him though. He has his Dad's eyes I think. <br /><br />I've meant to read some of Joe's books for a while because I too read King's books way back when. I still remember how scared I was in my college dorm the night I was reading SALEM'S LOT. I heard something outside the window and was sure it was a vampire scratching to come in. LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-37591256321534416992011-04-22T07:09:30.253-04:002011-04-22T07:09:30.253-04:00I knew about Joe Hill's parentage, and thus I ...I knew about Joe Hill's parentage, and thus I know I'll never read him. Some things are just too creepy for me.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-25098700570169373132011-04-22T06:46:58.008-04:002011-04-22T06:46:58.008-04:00I just read another review of this one somewhere a...I just read another review of this one somewhere and just got it out of the library and it is next on my "Read Me" pile. glad to know that liked it so much!caitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05824538078958999767noreply@blogger.com