A review by ladykatka
Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

This is the first time I felt "meh" about Joe Hill. I have loved everything I have read to date by him except this didn't wow me. It wasn't that scary, tense, or edge of your seat. Only a few parts were interesting but over it was just meh. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Incest, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail