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Heart-Shaped Box

by Joe Hill

3.6 out of 5, from 390 ratings from Hardcover readers

An ageing rock star who collects macabre objects buys a dead man's suit online. It arrives with a ghost that has a grudge, and he and his girlfriend are pulled into a road trip to the truth.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published
2007
Pace
Fast
Length
Medium
Pages
384
Format
Standalone
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Read this if you like horror with a fast pace, a music-world setting and a very direct ghost.

Skip this if you want subtle, literary frights.

The feel

Content warnings

  • Death
  • Violence
  • Suicide
  • Abuse

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Animal death
  • Child abuse
  • Injury/Injury detail
  • Sexual assault
  • Gun violence
  • Murder
  • Blood
  • Adult/minor relationship

Quick answers about Heart-Shaped Box

What is Heart-Shaped Box about?
An ageing rock star who collects macabre objects buys a dead man's suit online. It arrives with a ghost that has a grudge, and he and his girlfriend are pulled into a road trip to the truth.
Who should read Heart-Shaped Box?
Read it if you like horror with a fast pace, a music-world setting and a very direct ghost. Skip it if you want subtle, literary frights.
How long and how fast is Heart-Shaped Box?
It is a fast-paced, medium read of about 384 pages, first published in 2007.
Does Heart-Shaped Box have content warnings?
Content we flag: Death, Violence, Suicide, Abuse.
Can I borrow Heart-Shaped Box for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Heart-Shaped Box; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after Heart-Shaped Box?
Readers who liked it often move on to The Shining, The Only Good Indians.

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