What happens when a college mistake unleashes a dragon… and the consequences last for decades?

In today’s episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim reviews one of the most talked-about horror novels of 2025 — King Sorrow by Joe Hill. This massive supernatural thriller blends occult horror, folklore, and modern mythology into a sweeping story that stretches across decades. Featuring unforgettable characters, shocking twists, and a dragon unlike anything you’ve seen before, King Sorrow might just be Joe Hill’s most ambitious novel yet.

Jim dives into the book’s premise, its strengths and weaknesses, the themes that drive the story, and why this nearly 900-page horror epic never seems to drag. Is King Sorrow worth the hype? And how does it compare to Hill’s earlier novels NOS4A2 and The Fireman?

Let’s talk about it.

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0:00 - Opening

1:38 - Book Details

3:50 - Why Jim Read This

4:33 - Spoiler-Lite Summary

6:02 - 10 Reasons You May Enjoy This Book

8:22 - 5 Reasons It May Not Be for You

9:39 - Jim’s Final Thoughts

10:33 - Closing & Wrap-Up

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