I read this book while on my horror book binge as it was rated one of the top horror books of the 21st century here on GR. While it wasn't the scariest book I've read it definitely has been one of the best. Better than Heart Shaped Box. The characters were just all top notch, the story is quite an adventure, and its just so HEARTFELT! Seriously! I know he hates being compared to his Dad but this book had more of a King-ish feel to it since it was very much outside the realm of reality and possibility, but that's what made it feel like such an original story in which his characters flourished!