Throttle
Throttle
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Brief
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Short Story • Fiction
Nevada Desert • Contemporary
2012
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In "Throttle" by Joe Hill and Stephen King, a group of motorcyclists, including a father and son, are pursued by a relentless truck driver across the desert. The story explores themes of family dynamics, survival, and the consequences of past actions, unfolding in a tense and dangerous chase.
Suspenseful
Dark
Gritty
Unnerving
Adventurous
Reviews & Readership
9,895 ratings
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Review Roundup
Throttle by Joe Hill and Stephen King offers a gripping blend of suspense and father-son dynamics within a biker gang narrative. Positive reviews applaud the tight pacing and vivid action scenes, while critiques point to occasional predictability. Hill and King’s collaboration shines in character depth, though some feel the story lacks novel complexity.
Who Should Read Throttle?
A reader who enjoys Throttle by Joe Hill and Stephen King likely appreciates fast-paced, gritty thrillers with intense action and psychological depth. Similar in style to Richard Matheson's Duel, this novella would appeal to fans of tight, suspenseful tales with darker themes and relentless tension.
9,895 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Short Story • Fiction
Nevada Desert • Contemporary
2012
Adult
18+ years
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