Review by nassuada - How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying

nassuada 's review for:

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

5.0

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Easily the best fiction book I've read all year. I loved the meta, fourth-wall-breaky narrative, IMO it was done in a really well-balanced way that wasn't off-putting. The characters are all fantastic and generally well-rounded, and while it's not the most imaginative worldbuilding that's not really the point. I can appreciate Wexler's style of writing in this book isn't for everyone - honestly if you didn't enjoy the Deadpool movies you probably won't get on with this book - but I'd still urge you to give it a chance, as I feel like Davi takes her circumstances far more seriously.

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