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beachybookstack's review against another edition
2.0
I liked the premise going into the book but quickly became frustrated with the stupid humor and asshole characters. Rooting for no one is off putting. The author's use of "faggy"....more off putting. Honestly was hoping for more fun but instead felt stuck at level 1 in a small village with very little story. I'll stick to playing dnd with friends.
stevetw's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely hilarious! Bevan didn't disappoint with his humor! I love this style of humor! Certainly not high fantasy, (maybe "high" fantasy), and I loved it! The in, disgusting jokes, I love it! My only hope is that the crass humor gets even worse in later books, and this was just a testing bed!
hirodotsu's review against another edition
2.0
The story was fun enough for someone who has played D&D, but the characters are shallow and mostly just awful people and the author’s immaturity and prejudice leaks through almost as much as the poop jokes.
ravengrimsbane's review against another edition
4.0
Players of a D&D like game called Caverns & Creatures (in case you missed the subtitle, or couldn't work it out on your own), are magically drawn into the game and must survive in the game world...
This was an amusing read, and I have already added the next book to my collection. The characters were believable, the dialog, though littered with scatological phrases, flowed, and I am eager to see what happens next to the ragtag crew of adventurers. There are frequent f-bombs and references to various bodily fluids, so if easily offended/bothered by such things, you may want to move on.
This was an amusing read, and I have already added the next book to my collection. The characters were believable, the dialog, though littered with scatological phrases, flowed, and I am eager to see what happens next to the ragtag crew of adventurers. There are frequent f-bombs and references to various bodily fluids, so if easily offended/bothered by such things, you may want to move on.
missbhavens's review against another edition
4.0
If you have any old Dungeons & Dragons memories stored away in a corner of your brain, you will likely find love in your heart for this silly comedy where a bunch of friends get transported from a fried chicken joint into their "Caverns & Creatures" game as their very own characters (powers or lack thereof and all) . It's rare I laugh out loud while reading, but there were times I had to really work to stifle myself. If you've ever wondered what could happen if you REALY pissed off your Dungeon Master, this is the book for you. If you like adventure comedy, this is the book for you. If you are okay with poop jokes, this is the book for you. Also, if your go-to character is a half-orc who has rolled a 4 for Charisma you will seriously want to rethink playing that. This is a fun and fast read with well-fleshed-out characters who you may recognize as your very own friends - for better or worse. Lots of foul language, crass humor, and teen-boy-style-humor all of which naturally suits these young, screwy slackers. In my head I've cast ALL these guys for the inevitable made-for-HBO series.
theredhead210's review against another edition
2.0
Don't go looking for serious fantasy here. It's a self-pub and contains errors. But, if you've ever played d&d, or know any immature gamer types, you may enjoy this book for what it is: a quick, imaginative and funny bro-fest with a twist of geekery. The profanity and name-calling can be excessive at times, but there are parties out there with these kinds of boys.
chitownbookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
shoostari's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
terminalfin's review against another edition
5.0
I know just how much Mr. Bevan loves his negative reviews, alas I will not bear his wrath with this post as I would simply be lying to myself.
The Critical Failures series is by far one of the best set of books I have ever read (listened to, in my case. Thanks Audible). The story follows a fairly simplistic story that is brought into a complex plot line through fantastic character development, characters that bring me back to my childhood days of playing D&D, and top notch story telling. Mr. Bevan has a knack for depicting the very nature of what made these games so much fun. I found myself so drawn into every aspect of the story as this group of friends annoys their Caverns and Creatures (C&C) cavern master by using jokes he does not appreciate. These jokes are then met by the rolling of magical dice which result in their being thrown into a world controlled by Mordred (the CM), and a struggle to come to grasps with the eccentricities and fine skills required to truly master this game.
From the insults, the degrading humor against one another (what teenager didn't do this with their close friends growing up), to the ever-present toilet humor brought about by a half-orc with a low charisma score, this story truly has it all. What starts as a simple exercise in understanding their world by attacking an NPC turns into a quest for survival, friendship, and character development (After all, who doesn't want to level up?). The tie in between the role of the CM, what happens to the characters when he is off for the night, and the different types of alcohol required to give different character classes a buzz really make this a truly wonderful tale.
And with that, I rolled a 1, dropped a deuce, and lost my boss fight. You will thoroughly enjoy this story if you have ever dabbled in the fun that is D&D. Mr. Bevan does not disappoint!
The Critical Failures series is by far one of the best set of books I have ever read (listened to, in my case. Thanks Audible). The story follows a fairly simplistic story that is brought into a complex plot line through fantastic character development, characters that bring me back to my childhood days of playing D&D, and top notch story telling. Mr. Bevan has a knack for depicting the very nature of what made these games so much fun. I found myself so drawn into every aspect of the story as this group of friends annoys their Caverns and Creatures (C&C) cavern master by using jokes he does not appreciate. These jokes are then met by the rolling of magical dice which result in their being thrown into a world controlled by Mordred (the CM), and a struggle to come to grasps with the eccentricities and fine skills required to truly master this game.
From the insults, the degrading humor against one another (what teenager didn't do this with their close friends growing up), to the ever-present toilet humor brought about by a half-orc with a low charisma score, this story truly has it all. What starts as a simple exercise in understanding their world by attacking an NPC turns into a quest for survival, friendship, and character development (After all, who doesn't want to level up?). The tie in between the role of the CM, what happens to the characters when he is off for the night, and the different types of alcohol required to give different character classes a buzz really make this a truly wonderful tale.
And with that, I rolled a 1, dropped a deuce, and lost my boss fight. You will thoroughly enjoy this story if you have ever dabbled in the fun that is D&D. Mr. Bevan does not disappoint!