The Fireman is a post-apocalyptic novel by American author Joe Hill. The novel, his fourth, tells the tale of a deadly spore that has infected most of the world's population. Hill first spoke of the novel in 2013 in promotional interviews for his then-new novel NOS4A2. The novel was released on May 17, 2016.
The Fireman is a post-apocalyptic novel by American author Joe Hill. The novel, his fourth, tells the tale of a deadly spore that has infected most of the world's population. Hill first spoke of the novel in 2013 in promotional interviews for his then-new novel NOS4A2. The novel was released on May 17, 2016.
I thought this book was very well written - similar in style to Stephen King in the way he elaborates to much to fill in the background and bits of knowledge. The premise of the apocalypse is a little unique and found it entertaining and fascinating to read about. The ending is a few twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat until the end! Recommended!
I have to say... from the son of the currently reigning King of Horror...this is fantastic, and you can hear echoes of his father all throughout, while the story takes off, and Joe Hill manages to create an entirely realistic world of his own. Who's to say that science won't one day turn up a spore that lights people on fire? With the way our society and our world is going... it could happen. Either way, take Joe's fictional account in the beautiful territory of New England as a warning... This world does not want to end up like that.
I have to say... from the son of the currently reigning King of Horror...this is fantastic, and you can hear echoes of his father all throughout, while the story takes off, and Joe Hill manages to create an entirely realistic world of his own. Who's to say that science won't one day turn up a spore that lights people on fire? With the way our society and our world is going... it could happen. Either way, take Joe's fictional account in the beautiful territory of New England as a warning... This world does not want to end up like that.
Interestingly enough, the main character, whose narrative perspective we follow, is not the fireman, but I guess "the pregnant nurse" would not make a best-seller. So, it's a nice page-turner but not much more than that, which makes it a good summer read.
Interestingly enough, the main character, whose narrative perspective we follow, is not the fireman, but I guess "the pregnant nurse" would not make a best-seller. So, it's a nice page-turner but not much more than that, which makes it a good summer read.
