A review by _matthewdon_
Demon Dentist by David Walliams

3.0

As an avid fan of Walliams' books, I was surprised by his latest book. Either I'm becoming a better reader, or Walliams' writing style has decreased since his last novel (not counting picture book attempt N. 1). It is an enjoyable affair, no matter how many flaws it has, but it did feel tired, like he'd ran out of ideas, despite it's undeniable originality. I, however, did love the gruesome turn that Walliams' storytelling has recently took, because seriously, his Demon Dentist was deliciously evil in every way, no matter how one-dimensional the villain was (not even a first name). It's cutely gruesome (especially thanks to Tony Ross' illustrations) and despite a hugely unlikable hero, the supporting cast (including a colourful social worker and a dumb PC) do save the book from being complete utter tosh.