I really struggled to get through the first half... It was slow and seemed pointless,even though I was enjoying the writing. Thankfully things considerably pick up later in the book as the supernatural takes up more and more space. The romance did not bother me, and the gang made me feel like I was a teenager again.
I will definitely be reading the rest of the series. For once, it was worth believing the hype!
This just might be the scariest book I have ever read. It is brilliantly told and fascinating as much as completely terrifying.
It did bother me that Susannah is clearly from a wealthy family, and she had very good health insurance which is absolutely not the case for everyone. To her merit, she addresses this near the end of the book and acknowledges that she was one of the lucky ones.
I absolutely loved this book, with all my twisted little heart. I wanted to go back and read it again as soon as I finished it, I didn't want to leave its world behind me. Joe Hill signs his best work to date and wow, what a trip it is!! I have to admit that the ending did feel a bit rushed and some characters did not quite get the spectacular finish I was hoping for... but honestly, that was a minor annoyance next to the ridiculous amount of fun I had while reading NOS4A2. I already cannot wait for Joe Hill's next story.
Everybody hated this book but I kinda loved it. It's dark and twisted and the whole scene with Green Lantern is cruel and hilarious. Not to mention how absolutely gorgeous it looks. If you like your batman a bit lighter and family-friendly, stick to Adam West and the gang. If you can take a joke and do not faint at the sight of blood, you'll enjoy the s*it out of The Boy Wonder.
Read a french translation a few years ago and enjoyed it immensely. I have never seen the movie and don't really intend to.
I really was not sure about the crude art at first but it completely suits this bittersweet story.