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snackattackisback69's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A very fun story that strikes the right balance between horror and comedy. Even though the plot was absurd, the characters felt extremely realistic which grounded the ridiculousness around them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Gore
Moderate: Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Pedophilia
fraeyalise's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
First read: Not my favorite John Dies book, but still pretty hilarious. I definitely enjoyed it and will read it many more times, I think. David Wong is an amazing author and he is really good at hitting that sweet spot of comedy horror I love.
Second read: I think I liked it a lot better the second time around. It's aged a bit better than the first two, though.
Second read: I think I liked it a lot better the second time around. It's aged a bit better than the first two, though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gun violence, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Alcoholism, Drug use, and Car accident