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barbarianmissy's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was a surreal experience. This book was a dark comedy about an awkward man processing his grief while trying to raise a baby girl as a single parent. However, in the process of it all he somehow becomes a merchant of death and has to deal with the forces of darkness trying to take over San Francisco.
This book was very very funny, and I did really enjoy the absurdity of it all, albeit sometimes the humour wasn’t my particular cup of tea. I also saw the ending coming from a mile away and there was almost too much emphasis on Charlie being a “beta-male”, so therefore my lack of stars. But it was a fun ride overall! I really enjoyed the surrealism and the hell hounds and the squirrel people though!
I would recommend this book as a nice palette cleanser if you’re looking for a fun easy going read!
Good pick, book club!
This book was very very funny, and I did really enjoy the absurdity of it all, albeit sometimes the humour wasn’t my particular cup of tea. I also saw the ending coming from a mile away and there was almost too much emphasis on Charlie being a “beta-male”, so therefore my lack of stars. But it was a fun ride overall! I really enjoyed the surrealism and the hell hounds and the squirrel people though!
I would recommend this book as a nice palette cleanser if you’re looking for a fun easy going read!
Good pick, book club!
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content, Blood, Gun violence, Racism, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, Death of parent, Death, and Grief
celestialkiddy's review
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Gore, and Violence
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Death, Sexual violence, and Sexual content
Minor: Car accident and Death of parent
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