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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
Out of the three books, this was the least interesting or funny. Whilst book #1 was the most hilarious and absurd, book #2 kept me at the end of my seat. This one had neither. It was just average, and did not live up to its predecessors.
I didn't hate it, but it wasn't my favorite book in the series.
As always it's totally outlandish and entertaining.
As always it's totally outlandish and entertaining.
Still entertaining, but my least favorite of the series so far. Still excited to read the last one!
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Keeping it short: Fun read, fun characters, the plot itself is interesting but falls apart in places. Still worth a read.
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Enjoyable like the previous books in the series, but it gets old about halfway through.
This was the best of both the first and second books. The irreverent cosmic horror of the first book returns along with a more linear narrative structure from book two. I loved the undercurrent of seeking help for one's mental well-being that ran through the book with John and Dave both seemingly making some healthier by the book's end. I loved the new additions like Nicky (who Dave hates so much he's omitted her from past adventures), Joy and Diogee. Joy especially was likeable and adds an interesting layer towards the end (The author REALLY loves the 'whose the real monster here' trope, and arguably is a throughline for the entire series so far). Another winner for Pargin/Wong.
The last v book in this series. I liked the second book save this book more than I liked the first. Semi-spoilers ahead. The concept itself was great. An entity trying to reproduce itself (using humans) can totally change your perception without you being aware of it (looking like an object or a child). Not only can it look like something else it made you BELIEVE different things. All of a sudden people have a child and have years of memories with those children, etc.
There was an afterward by the author that discussed perception/different realities that really is a mindfuck when you think about it. He starts by asking you to picture an owl, some people can and some can’t. Some can rotate the owl in their mind, some can’t. Then it goes on into how owls view other owls and well….you get it. We all experience life differently, even if it’s the same event.
So I’m sure other people will experience this book separately. I’m glad to take a break from the mention of dicks now though. But I can’t deny it’s an absurd, and interesting read.
There was an afterward by the author that discussed perception/different realities that really is a mindfuck when you think about it. He starts by asking you to picture an owl, some people can and some can’t. Some can rotate the owl in their mind, some can’t. Then it goes on into how owls view other owls and well….you get it. We all experience life differently, even if it’s the same event.
So I’m sure other people will experience this book separately. I’m glad to take a break from the mention of dicks now though. But I can’t deny it’s an absurd, and interesting read.
