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A review by ladilira
Joe Vampire by Steven Luna
4.0
Full disclaimer: I bought this book years ago when it was originally published by Booktrope. I have not read the re-released version published by Dapper Press. Therefore, I have no idea what changes may or may not have occurred between the two publications. What I can say is regardless of any massive changes, this story was a delight to read. And I cannot imagine that has changed.
Joe Vampire is just an everyday guy trying to live an everyday life, except now he has the added bonus of being a creature of the night. If you like stories where the narrator speaks to you like an audience member with dark comedic timing, then you may find this story as entertaining as I did. It drew me in with how light the dark was treated and the conversational tone.
It was a quick read due to the presentation, but it was a full bodied story with self-loathing, monster hunters and a sprinkle of romance to complete the circle. It was good for a bunch of chuckles and maybe even a small eww!
I recommend the story to any dark comedy lovers out there that have a funny bone for the morbid and supernatural.
Joe Vampire is just an everyday guy trying to live an everyday life, except now he has the added bonus of being a creature of the night. If you like stories where the narrator speaks to you like an audience member with dark comedic timing, then you may find this story as entertaining as I did. It drew me in with how light the dark was treated and the conversational tone.
It was a quick read due to the presentation, but it was a full bodied story with self-loathing, monster hunters and a sprinkle of romance to complete the circle. It was good for a bunch of chuckles and maybe even a small eww!
I recommend the story to any dark comedy lovers out there that have a funny bone for the morbid and supernatural.