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michaellouisdixon's review
5.0
If you like Cobra Kai but think that it takes itself too seriously, and they should have more ninjas, robots, and fondue, this is the book for you.
From the very first chapter I was laughing so hard that tears came to my eyes. This book is just bonkers fun. Do yourself a favor and read this f**king book! And after you finish it, and silently thank me, go out and by Brian Asman's other books because they are crazy fun as well.
From the very first chapter I was laughing so hard that tears came to my eyes. This book is just bonkers fun. Do yourself a favor and read this f**king book! And after you finish it, and silently thank me, go out and by Brian Asman's other books because they are crazy fun as well.
johnlynchbooks's review
5.0
Man, this book. I was lucky enough to get my hands on this one early. 80’s vibe. Ninjas, feels like a side scrolling beatem up video game. Umm, yeah sign me up for that please.
I went into this with zero expectations, because to be honest that pitch sounds like something that wouldn’t translate to written word very well. Having finished the book twice now, I can say I was absolutely wrong. The book is absurd, hilarious, and well paced. I had a blast getting to know the cast of misfits here and there were definitely some scenes that absolutely nailed the beatem up vibe.
I would recommend this to fans of arcade beatem ups, ninjas, comedy, and action.
I went into this with zero expectations, because to be honest that pitch sounds like something that wouldn’t translate to written word very well. Having finished the book twice now, I can say I was absolutely wrong. The book is absurd, hilarious, and well paced. I had a blast getting to know the cast of misfits here and there were definitely some scenes that absolutely nailed the beatem up vibe.
I would recommend this to fans of arcade beatem ups, ninjas, comedy, and action.
thomaswjoyce's review
4.0
A whacky martial arts comedy homage... with fromage
Billed as an absurdist martial arts comedy by the author, Nunchuck City absolutely delivers. The action scenes are never overplayed and the nods to 80s and early 90s video games like Double Dragon or Jackie Chan movies are great. But what really makes the book so entertaining is Asman's hilarious dialogue and wonderfully over-the-top characters. His whacky sense of humour really works well within this setting (as it does in his other books) and it seems that he has really found a niche that suits him.
Billed as an absurdist martial arts comedy by the author, Nunchuck City absolutely delivers. The action scenes are never overplayed and the nods to 80s and early 90s video games like Double Dragon or Jackie Chan movies are great. But what really makes the book so entertaining is Asman's hilarious dialogue and wonderfully over-the-top characters. His whacky sense of humour really works well within this setting (as it does in his other books) and it seems that he has really found a niche that suits him.
erat's review
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
4.0
Hilarious! I don't know which I like more between this book and MAN, FUCK THIS HOUSE. Tough choice.
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