Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

KING SORROW | By Joe Hill | 881 Pages

King Sorrow is another terrific read by Joe Hill. I had high hopes and a lot of anticipation for this one, and for the most part, it didn’t let me down. This particular tale revolves around a group of college-age kids, who, for what seems like valid and noble reasons, summon a dragon into our world to help them out of a jam. They realise quickly, but too late, that this particular beast has agendas of its own and is far more clever than our protagonists plan for. As usual, Hill brings quirky (and sometimes a bit corny) humor and a twisted imagination to the table, using his well-realized, interesting characters to drive the story forward. Thankfully, the story has enough action and momentum to keep it going well through 880 pages, because if there is one quibble I have with the book, it might be that it is a bit too long.