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psyco12_2000's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
andrewmashley's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
This book is a great comical monologue, perfect for dog and Deadpool lovers. Petrucha nails the Deadpool humour, heartbreak and homocides (the bad guys). The fight scenes and story are overall quite well structured, with the psychotic flashbacks wedged in perfectly. The use of his inner voices really help expand the conversations that Deadpool has, and also has a few cool guests which is always fun to include. The reason I dropped it 1 star was it felt a little elongated at times, particularly the middle section of the book. The beginning in the end were fantastic though. I would probably read this again.
isabellesbookroom's review against another edition
Written very well. It’s a funny book but the plot isn’t keeping me interested. But to be fair I didn’t get very far in (only on pg 54) I may try to start this again some other time.
msyinry's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
sarahconnor89757's review against another edition
2.0
I was skeptical of how Deadpool would translate into a novel despite seeing it technically pulled off in fanfiction many times…and I was right to be skeptical.
Petrucha's Deadpool is a mix between Way's and Duggan's; actually it seems like he put Way's Deadpool in Duggan's settings. Some back story is explained but it makes it just more obvious that they were picking and choosing what they want to include about Deadpool; with the description of his relationship with Bob, the relationship we see with Preston, and the fact that he still has his "boxes" this takes place perhaps slightly before 2015's Battleworld and yet halfway into Way's run.
All that can be excused, he's a comic book character after all, but the premise of the book is horrible. There are a ton of puppies spread around the city that are about to turn into monsters so Deadpool has to catch 'em all. You have no reason to care whether he succeeds or fails so the book rests on the assumption that you'll be so engrossed in the prose that the plot is inconsequential, but that didn't go so well either.
The action is constant and well written which is a good portion of what you're looking for when you buy a Deadpool book of any kind but more than anything he is supposed to sell humor and that just didn't work here. Petrucha went for a very slapstick approach to his humor that he just couldn't translate from a comic book page. The fact that he had to constantly keep Deadpool talking to you and needed to incorporate two other voices in into his internal dialogue seems to be a burden to Petrucha, which it would be for anyone, many people even argue it never worked in the comic either. Most always any joke fell incredibly flat for me but as humor is subjective I'll say that I find Deadpool the most engaging and humorous when he's walking the line between carelessly silly and heartbreakingly depressing.
I will say that if you do still want to "read" this I would suggest the audiobook. The voice acting is extremely good and sells the joke slightly better.
Petrucha's Deadpool is a mix between Way's and Duggan's; actually it seems like he put Way's Deadpool in Duggan's settings. Some back story is explained but it makes it just more obvious that they were picking and choosing what they want to include about Deadpool; with the description of his relationship with Bob, the relationship we see with Preston, and the fact that he still has his "boxes" this takes place perhaps slightly before 2015's Battleworld and yet halfway into Way's run.
All that can be excused, he's a comic book character after all, but the premise of the book is horrible. There are a ton of puppies spread around the city that are about to turn into monsters so Deadpool has to catch 'em all. You have no reason to care whether he succeeds or fails so the book rests on the assumption that you'll be so engrossed in the prose that the plot is inconsequential, but that didn't go so well either.
The action is constant and well written which is a good portion of what you're looking for when you buy a Deadpool book of any kind but more than anything he is supposed to sell humor and that just didn't work here. Petrucha went for a very slapstick approach to his humor that he just couldn't translate from a comic book page. The fact that he had to constantly keep Deadpool talking to you and needed to incorporate two other voices in into his internal dialogue seems to be a burden to Petrucha, which it would be for anyone, many people even argue it never worked in the comic either. Most always any joke fell incredibly flat for me but as humor is subjective I'll say that I find Deadpool the most engaging and humorous when he's walking the line between carelessly silly and heartbreakingly depressing.
I will say that if you do still want to "read" this I would suggest the audiobook. The voice acting is extremely good and sells the joke slightly better.
slayra's review against another edition
5.0
Puppies are cute, hyperactive, lovable, adorable, and maybe, just maybe, monsters that are hungry for human flesh and will not stop until they conquer the Earth. Deadpool is hired to find the mutated puppies that will turn into monsters and stop them if they do. But how to tell the puppies apart? And most importantly, how not to fall in love with them?
I have to say that Graphic Audio did a brilliant job adapting this book. It is even better to listen than to read it, although it is hard to stop giggling no matter what. Each puppy develops into a hilarious story and Deadpool is so quotable that I feel like I should just copy the whole book into the quote section. And one more thing, the bad guy had to be called Dick.. What else?!
I have to say that Graphic Audio did a brilliant job adapting this book. It is even better to listen than to read it, although it is hard to stop giggling no matter what. Each puppy develops into a hilarious story and Deadpool is so quotable that I feel like I should just copy the whole book into the quote section. And one more thing, the bad guy had to be called Dick.. What else?!
ericarobyn's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my gosh... I started writing down all my favorite lines (like I do with the comics)...but I quickly realized that there were going to be far too many! I was laughing out loud on almost every page! Stefan absolutely nailed Deadpool's character. I loved that we got a full-length story that was narrated by Deadpool and a few of his other personalities.
For any Deadpool fan, this is a must read.
For any Deadpool fan, this is a must read.
shahana_bookquoting's review against another edition
4.0
If you're a Marvel fan or a Deadpool fan, you've got to read this! It's one hell of a ride. Such a fun, light read. It'll lighten up your mood & make you laugh multiple times. So much Deadpool goodness!
mercwolfmoor's review against another edition
5.0
This was EXACTLY what I wanted (and hoped for) from a Deadpool novel. The voice is spot on, it's hilarious, meta, and very much action-packed. Plus, Preseton! (I'm not entirely sure where it slots in the comics' timeline, but it didn't matter because the novel stands alone just fine.) It's a blast. I had SO much fun. Definitely recommend it!
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