30 November 2009

#25. Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill

Title:

Heart-Shaped Box

Author:

Joe Hill

Genre:

Horror/Supernatural/Thriller

Synopsis:

An aging rock star buys a ghost off the internet and finds himself actually haunted by a vengeful spirit, punishing him for his past, intent on ensuring he hasn’t got a future and none too careful of those around him.

Verdict:

This was a lot darker and more emotional than I expected, raw and honest and harsh. Lots of fun to read, real gut twisting reactions. One of those books you can’t put down until you’ve finished it because you won’t be able to sleep with the events it describes unresolved. Also I really, really appreciate owning dogs after reading this. Read it, you’ll understand.

Pages:

309

Read:

November – December 2009

#24. The Complete Polysyllabic Spree by Nick Hornby

Title:

The Complete Polysyllabic Spree

Author:

Nick Hornby

Genre:

Book Reviews/Humour

Synopsis:

The author reviews other writers’ books and documents his purchases, his own reading habits and his complete failure to ever get around to certain books.

Verdict:

Entertaining but not hilarious, gave me some reading ideas. I’ve never liked Nick Hornby’s novels but found his reviews decent reading.

Pages:

273

Read:

November – December 2009