A review by carlack7
How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by Django Wexler

adventurous dark funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

It took until about 60% of the way into this book for me to really start enjoying it. The first part felt very juvenile, so much swearing and over the top commentary.... But as it settled into the story, the characters started to grow in depth and I really started to enjoy it!
The footnotes in each chapter are fun additions and I am definitely invested enough that I will be looking for the next book.
Give it a read if you enjoy lots of nerd culture references and a slightly ridiculous main character! 
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