The Fireman by Joe Hill

The Fireman

Joe Hill

768 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction horror thriller adventurous medium-paced

Description

This exceptional new thriller from Joe Hill is essential reading for 2015 and perfect for fans of Justin Cronin's The Passage. In a world overtaken by a deadly and dramatic new virus, Harper is determined to live long enough to deliver her baby. B...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 4,138 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
tense 72%
adventurous 59%
emotional 49%
mysterious 37%
sad 29%
hopeful 20%
challenging 17%
funny 8%
reflective 5%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 22%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Plot: 24% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.88

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...