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A review by gawdz0rz
John Dies at the End by David Wong
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
the book was pretty funny. the story was weird but interesting. will probably read the next book.
very obviously written in 2007, especially with its usage of ableist and homophobic slurs and how edgy the characters were. also feels like the author just really wanted to use the n-slur and found excuses to do so??
does dude have a thing for farting? he talks about it so much. like, way too much.
the columbine comparison was off because the columbine kids were not bullied, they were the bullies.
not great to have the alien language compared to hebrew!
very obviously written in 2007, especially with its usage of ableist and homophobic slurs and how edgy the characters were. also feels like the author just really wanted to use the n-slur and found excuses to do so??
does dude have a thing for farting? he talks about it so much. like, way too much.
the columbine comparison was off because the columbine kids were not bullied, they were the bullies.
not great to have the alien language compared to hebrew!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Death, Body horror, and Blood
Moderate: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Animal death, Ableism, Excrement, and Racism
Minor: Islamophobia, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, Fatphobia, Child abuse, Homophobia, Animal cruelty, Drug use, Vomit, and Suicide
tons of bugs. roaches and spiders.