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snackattackisback69's review
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.
Graphic: Gore and Body horror
Moderate: Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Pedophilia
fraeyalise's review
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
4.5
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.
Graphic: Gore, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Gun violence
Minor: Alcoholism, Car accident, and Drug use
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