Mad Soul Child
Written on Apr 19, 2021
я пока не пойму что он в итоге такое и как появился, но думаю в других частях объяснят
Now a Netflix Original Series! New York Times-bestselling writer Joe Hill and artist Gabriel Rodriguez, the creators behind the acclaimed Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft, return with the next chapter in the ongoing tale, Head Games.
The three Locke children—survivors of a horrific home invasion that claimed their father—have just begun to rebuild their lives when little Bode discovers a key with incredible power. Q: What if overcoming your fears, mastering any skill, learning any art was as simple as turning a key? A: It could cost you your life—especially if Dodge, the malevolent creature who is the Locke family's sworn enemy, gets his hands on it.
Head Games features an introduction by Warren Ellis (Transmetropolitan).
- ISBN10 1600107613
- ISBN13 9781600107610
- Publish Date 19 October 2010 (first published 29 September 2009)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Idea & Design Works
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 160
- Language English
- URL https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9781600107610
Reviews
я пока не пойму что он в итоге такое и как появился, но думаю в других частях объяснят
Amber
Written on Jul 25, 2019
Dodge has become one of my favourite characters. In Head Games, we get a bit more insight into his background. We see what his connection is with the Locke family, and with Ellie, but at the same time Dodge remains very mysterious. I'm very intrigued by him, and he is my favourite character of the Locke & Key series because a) he is creepy and vile and a good villain, and b) he is so damn interesting. I love a good backstory for a villain, and often they are underdeveloped in favour of the heroes of the story. But Dodge's story is great so far, and I can't wait to see more of him.
Due to the focus on Dodge and Ellie, Head Games spends a little less time on the Locke family than Welcome to Lovecraft did. Kinsey was the most heavily featured family member in this instalment, and I really enjoyed that. You get to see how she is handling - or, rather, not handling - the tragedy that caused her to move to Lovecraft in the first place, and you also see her start to form ties with other characters. I like that she is not immune to the crap that happened to her, and the stuff that is still going on in her life. I also loved the storyline of how she was trying to change herself. At this point in time she feels weak and vulnerable, and it willing to take somewhat drastic measures to change that. I can't wait to see her development in the rest of the books, because I think she's going to be a great character. I'm looking forward to seeing more of the Locke family in the next book, because I have heard that they are the main focus of that one.
Head Games is filled with excellent suspense. I couldn't stop reading, but at the same time I was afraid to turn the page. That's the mark of a good horror story, in my opinion! It's all very mysterious at this point, and I love how Joe Hill reveals small things, and then opens up a whole bunch of other questions.
Some things that I'm excited to find out are: What's up with the cave? WTF happened to Dodge? Why are teenagers so stupid?
Once again, this instalment had a gallery at the back of the book, filled with great drawings and artwork from Rodriguez. I keep going back to flick through it, because some of the stuff in there is kind of breathtaking.
I'm so glad that this series continues to be amazing. I have formed a real connection with some of the characters, and I can't wait for more! I'm impatiently waiting for my copy of Crown of Shadows to arrive so I can devour it. I'd definitely recommend this series to fans of horror and mystery. It's all a lot of fun, if you can handle the dark themes.
cornerfolds
Written on Jan 25, 2018
*Review to come!*
Jennifer | Pushing Pages
Written on Jan 8, 2018
leahrosereads
Written on Jun 9, 2014
HEAD GAMES was an excellent second part to this story. I sometimes wish I had more to say when I love a book other than “holy shit, this is amazing…” However, I normally don’t.
I still very much suggest trying this series out if you haven't yet. It just gets better in this second volume. If I remember correctly, the head key is my favorite. It's a fascinating idea.
6/8 - 6/9 2014
Locke & Key Volume 2: Head Games was an excellent second part to this story. I sometimes wish I had more to say when I love a book other than “holy shit, this is amazing…” However, I normally don’t.
In Head Games, we continue to see the Locke family evolve, either for the better or worse in the wake of Rendell’s death. Tyler is still angry, wrapped in guilt; Kinsey is beginning to open up out of hiding, and well, Bode is still adventurous Bode. He’s also the one that finds the main key, again, in this story: the Head Key. Which is a freaking awesome key.
Oh, if I had the Head Key, I’d like to say I’d be like Bode - just willing to pop open my head and see all the worlds and memories in it. Maybe toss a few books or videos into my head for epic-ness, like learning martial arts or new languages. It would be amazing.
Of course, if I really did find the Head Key, having read this wonderful story by Joe Hill, I’d run far, far away. I know what comes with the keys - you know, crazy demon lady from the well. Yeah, is getting the Head Key worth being killed? Well maybe, it’s a pretty great key.
Joe Hill did an outstanding job at continuing the plot and his vision with Head Games, and Gabriel Rodriguez brought Hill’s words to life with his brilliant artwork. I really don’t have anything negative to say regarding this book or this series in general.
I’m ecstatic that I finally read this second volume, and once again with my pimping - seriously try this series out.