Reviews

John Winchester's Journal by Alex Irvine

wren_bird27's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

cravatsabotage's review against another edition

3.0

Meh

Had some interesting things mixed with a lot of latin. I enjoyed some of the Sam and Dean back story but this did mostly focus on monsters and revenge.

pillywiggin's review against another edition

5.0

Gives an inside glimpse into the reference book left to Sam and Dean by their father.

gretarutt's review against another edition

5.0

I picked up (or rather read the PDF of) this book after seeing a million bajillion quotes around the internet. I've read most of your guys' reviews and you all seemed rather disappointed, but I think if you really look at everything John says it really struck a chord with me. I read the book in 2 hours and I was definitely crying by the end of it.

cloverbooks's review against another edition

just give me five minutes alone in a room with a spoon and john winchester and i promise he'll be dead within the first two

mayetra's review against another edition

5.0

This is a great read for any Supernatural fan. The journal is starts right after Mary Winchester's dead and continues up until right before the first episode of Supernatural. The entries range from snapshots into Sam and Dean's childhood to John Winchester's journey into the world of Hunting. Some entries are notes about supernatural creatures, rituals or other hunting information. Some are about John's interaction with various hunters. There are entries referencing the Roadhouse and the Harvelles (Bill, Ellen and Jo) and also Bobby Singer. It's a really great read but there are some spoilers to early Supernatural episodes so if you haven't watched the series, do that first.

berta's review

2.0

Más bien un 2.5
Soy fan incondicional de la serie, pero este libro se me hizo cuesta arriba durante muchas partes. Además como el John Winchester me cae fatal leer un libro entero desde su perspectiva quizás no fue la mejor idea.
Lo único que me gustó fue ver los cambios de todos los personajes a través de los años y saber más del pasado de los Winchesters.

degenderates's review against another edition

4.0

definitely some great insight into how john thought about his kids, his wide gap in understanding his youngest, and a great resource book for supernatural fanfiction writers who wish to use canon lore for casefics. could have had more about the family dynamics--it seems that john only writes a lot on certain days of the year, and I would have loved to see more of his day to day observations on sam and dean.

deadpool1001's review

slow-paced

2.25

bookreader02's review against another edition

5.0

I absolutely adored this book, particularly because it delved into the supernatural realm, which is a topic I'm genuinely passionate about. The author's portrayal of John Winchester's life and knowledge was captivating, allowing me to immerse myself in his experiences and emotions. However, as I delved deeper into the narrative, I couldn't help but form the impression that John exhibited moments of selfishness. It's understandable that he was driven to vengeance for his wife's death and protect his sons from the dangers they faced. When Sam expressed his desire to leave the hunting lifestyle and pursue college, Instead of understanding his son's longing for a different path, John appeared angry and doubted Sam's care for the family's legacy. This made me empathize with Sam, as he never had the chance to know his mother and wanted to explore life beyond hunting. when the youngest Winchester aspired to attend college, John's response seemed to echo his previous reactions. as one would expect a father to support his son's ambitions and desire for a brighter future. I had anticipated John to want the best for his child, allowing him to lead a life of his choosing.