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  • By: Joe Hill
  • Narrated by: Fred Berman
  • Length: 13 hrs and 50 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (619 ratings)
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Horns

By: Joe Hill
Narrated by: Fred Berman
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Summary

Ignatius Perrish spent the night drunk and doing terrible things. He woke up the next morning with one hell of a hangover, a raging headache... and a pair of horns growing from his temples. Once, Ig lived the life of the blessed: born into privilege, the second son of a renowned American musician, and the younger brother of a rising late-night TV star, Ig had security and wealth and a place in his community. Ig had it all, and more - he had the love of Merrin Williams, a love founded on shared daydreams, mutual daring, and unlikely midsummer magic.

Then beautiful, vivacious Merrin was gone - raped and murdered, under inexplicable circumstances - with Ig the only suspect. He was never tried for the crime, but in the court of public opinion, Ig was and always would be guilty. Now Ig is possessed with a terrible new power to go with his terrible new look, and he means to use it to find the man who killed Merrin and destroyed his life. Being good and praying for the best got him nowhere. It's time for a little revenge; it's time the devil had his due.

©2011 Joe Hill (P)2011 Orion Publishing Group Limited

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Uncomfortable but compelling

I've seen the movie posters, so thought I'd give this book a try in case I go to see the movie.

Joe Hill is quite obviously the son of Stephen King! There must be something in the King genes?!

I've only listened to one Stephen King novel, The Stand, which I thoroughly enjoyed. For me, Horns had a very similar feel: the tone, the sentiments, even the narration...despite the story being completely different in itself.

Christians might feel uncomfortable with some of this book. And the number of seriously depraved people who live in one town is somewhat disturbing (unless of course, it's an effect of the horns?). In a Guardian interview, apparently Hill states "I don't think that many dedicated Christians would enjoy it, but not because the book is anti-Christian. I'm quite certain it isn't. I think they wouldn't enjoy it because it's so filthy ... one ungodly perversion after another,".................and that somes up things pretty well. Not sure I want to see the movie now, though.

It's a good listen, despite some of the disturbing imagery, in that you can't help but want/need to know what happens next. And the horned chap isn't necessarily the most evil bloke in the picture either.....

Very well narrated.

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Devilishly good.

I like my comedy quite black, waking up from a drunken night badly hungover with a set of horns growing from your head to me is a humouros story from the outset. There is a definite light dusting of black humour throughout the book, but it is not a comedy by any means. Very enjoyable book, if you are or are not a fan of his fathers books should not matter. Very nice pace to the story, starts perfectly with the waking up with horns moment and keeps you wanting to know more from 1 minute in right until the end. Easy contender for my top 5 all time favourites :)

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Satan's not all he seems

This is my favourite audiobook of the year. I believe the author is Stephen King's son, it shows, as they both know how to capture a listener's imagination. The story is so unique that you don't really want it to end.

Ig wakes up one morning with horns growing out his skull. Whenever anyone sees them, they blurt out their deepest, usually unmentionable, secrets. Ig is already an outcast, having been accused but never committed of his girlfriend's murder. With horns, a goatee and skin that burns very easily to a crimson red, he seems to be turning into....could it be?

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Horns

I was not sure when i did the read up on this book a guy who wakes up with horns what! but a friend recommend it to me and after listening to NOS4R2 by Joe Hill i thought why not, its a little strange at first but has the story unfolds and keeps going back it all makes perfect sense and i must say i got a little tearful too, great little story.

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Great story

A good solid four from me.
Yes there are bits that could be a bit better but I love the idea and would defiantly recommend it

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All the horrible people

I couldn't finish this audio book. There wasn't one person with warmth, integrity, wit or kindness. A bleak world that didn't seem funny to me, just mean spirited and ugly. Yuch.

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Funny, original and leaves you wanting more.

What made the experience of listening to Horns the most enjoyable?

Horns is one of those books that needs to be read to be appreciated, if you tell someone the storyline it can sound silly. It's so much more, clever and original and full of black humour.

What about Fred Berman’s performance did you like?

He pitched all the characters perfectly, and was consistent with voices so you never wondered who was talking.

Any additional comments?

This is my second Joe Hill book, I enjoyed NOS4R2 and this was equally good. Both kept me wanting more, I will be getting more of Joe's work.

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Story of the year, next years film of the year,

This is the second Joe Hill book I've purchased. I started the wrong way around with his latest Nos4r2 which is just a brilliant story and fantastic performance by Kate Mulgrew but wow... This story is just brilliant. I've also just finished Heart Shaped Box which is another fantastic story but Horns is my personal favourite.

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Excellent story from a great storyteller

Would you consider the audio edition of Horns to be better than the print version?

The audiobook version of this story is great as Fred Berman brings all of the characters to life, as for is it better than the print version I'm not sure as I have enjoyed both

What did you like best about this story?

This story is very compelling but also what makes it really stand out is it's humour, Ig especially and to a lesser extent Merron's dad.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I would have like to listen to this in one sitting but at over thirteen hours it was just not possible.

Any additional comments?

Great story, brilliantly read... all in all a really enjoyable book.

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Very good

What a weird and good book! I never got the answer to a lot of questions and yet it doesn't matter. Funny at times, sad at others, it was a pleasure to listen to this. Don't expect a horror book though, this is more of a psychological search for meaning type of book, although it has its supernatural parts.

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