The Book of Accidents: A Novel Paperback – March 15, 2022

Chuck Wendig has rapidly become one of my new favorite authors. His character development is sublime and lines his pages with some hard-hitting truths. The Book of Accidents is no exception to this. There were so many things about our focal characters in this book that felt relatable, but especially the struggles with generational trauma. Toss in some supernatural elements and you get a truly wild ride. If you have read any of his other works, you can see the world building he has done throughout. His realm is ours and yet it is not. I absolutely could not put it down.

The Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig is a thrilling, yet poignant novel of body horror that explores the effects of trauma and the lengths to which people will go to protect those they love. The story follows Nate, as he returns to his hometown with his wife and son. However, when they arrive, they are met with a cascade of inexplicable events that send their lives spiraling out of control.Wendig's prose is masterful, capturing the emotion and tension of the story. His use of imagery creates strikingly visual scenes that draw the reader further in. The family's journey is heartbreaking, the final act a blood-soaked struggle for survival that leaves a lasting impression. I so grokked Oliver and his sensitive nature. Being empathic can be overwhelming, especially since most people don't really understand how those folk work. Wendig's ability to balance humor and horror is a testament to his writing talent, and The Book of Accidents is no exception. He has crafted a masterpiece that will stay with readers long after the final page. Highly recommended, as are all of his books!

Loved it! Great story with characters that get into your heart or under your skin! Wendig has a real flair for dialog, but the best is when the characters share their own thoughts. The story has creep factor, by a lot of heart.

Looking for authors like Stephen King, it was a good read and I will try another. Just not King.

Brilliant! Chuck Wendig has done it again! In the vein of King's Dark Tower series, THE BOOK OF ACCIDENTS is a twisty, soul-sucking masterpiece, where the cosmos and human nature collide, and masterfully depicts how the eternal battle of morality vs ethics--and generational abuse--can effect our world.As usual, Wendig's writing is addictive; an emotional gut-punch with every word. You can sense how much he loves his craft and appreciate how much blood, sweat, and tears he pours into the creation of his characters and plot.Highly recommended!***5 out of 5 stars***

What a great book . A story that has many layers to pull back and each one is creepy and darker then the last . Of course it sometimes got lost in its worlds and a bit confusing but if u hang in there , it comes to a satisfying end. A haunted house story that is so much more then that with characters like Oliver that you care about .It has the feeling of some of Steven Kings worlds and did a good job in its world building while being its own beast . Definitely can be reread as there are lots of things going on in these pages and I'm certain I missed some .

I was not expecting such a deep plot when I started out. I thought it was going to be another horror story brimming with sings and apparitions. The story does have a lot of supernatural elements to it, but those are only the dots by which the threads of the plot string together to put out an amazing story on generational trauma, pain, love and forgiveness.With no spoilers, I'd like to praise the author for being able to hem in a world of such fantasy and imagination with realism and human psychology. To me the message behind is quite obvious, but the way it is brought up and transpires is something beautiful to behold. I also very much like how the characters unfold with the progression, especially when I first also like others look at Oliver's curse with the ability to perceive and even visualise the pain of every soul he comes across with as something as a hindrance and foible, which later turns out to be a blessing to those carrying a lot on their shoulders as they finally came across someone who could truly see their pain and understand it.All in all a 9 out of 10 story. By a glimpse at the epilogue it felt like the author was planning a sequel to it. Looking forward to it!