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A review by rkpaulson96
John Dies at the End by Jason Pargin
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
This book is a ton of fun, though the plot meanders quite a bit, making it seem like it drags on. Some of the writing also hasn’t aged well, such as the repeated use of the r-word and n-word. But the characters are lovable and the writing overall is funny and engaging.
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Cursing, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Sexual content, Violence, Vomit, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol