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magich22's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
hirvimaki's review against another edition
4.0
A fun, goofy read. Quirky characters, lots of demons and ghouls, and a thoroughly unlovable yet still likeable cast of characters.
dogearedbooks's review against another edition
Some good snarky humor but too much 'dude' humor. Fatphobic and iffy underage characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
caeliniscreepy's review against another edition
2.25
Hoooo this is quite Of Its Time. Some fun characters & ideas but... wow they sure sexualized the 17-year-old female antagonist very very a lot. Really gross! Plus poor Loretta, who was otherwise a badass character in my opinion, couldn't do anything without the author waxing poetic about how fat she is. No thank you 2005.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship and Fatphobia
badseedgirl's review against another edition
5.0
What to you mean this is a stand alone book and not the first book in the continuing adventures of Earl and Duke?!?!?
This is a glorious romp in the world of Dark humor. Prefect for fans of [a:Christopher Moore|16218|Christopher Moore|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1460399391p2/16218.jpg] or [a:Joseph Fink|21150668|Joseph Fink|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1612366931p2/21150668.jpg]. This book was written with tongue firmly planted in cheek. I now want to read more of A. Lee Martinez.
This is a glorious romp in the world of Dark humor. Prefect for fans of [a:Christopher Moore|16218|Christopher Moore|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1460399391p2/16218.jpg] or [a:Joseph Fink|21150668|Joseph Fink|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1612366931p2/21150668.jpg]. This book was written with tongue firmly planted in cheek. I now want to read more of A. Lee Martinez.
bubbledncr's review against another edition
3.0
Light, fun read. The descriptions of the female characters are a bit too sexist in my opinion, and the only criticism I have of the book.
unklekrinkle's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
bobbiejowoo's review against another edition
DNF- Unfortunately the "humor" in this one was not for me. I didn't make it very far- but the raunchy jokes and body shaming was extremely off putting. I've read plenty of other books with this sort of humor and in this vain but this one I found more grating and annoying than amusing.
hectaizani's review against another edition
4.0
This was Martinez's first published novel so it isn't as polished as some of his more recent books. It was still great, but I may be biased since I have an acquaintance with the author from bumping into him at ConDFW and FenCon. I always try to make it to his readings. I love the way he cracks himself up when he's reading one of his own stories.
Anyway, a little bit about the book. Gil, the owner of the All Night Diner just disappeared one day, so Loretta took over. The diner is in a strange location, you'd think Gil would have built it closer to the highway, but no, he had his reasons something about ley lines. Loretta is getting by pretty well aside from the pesky zombie invasions. Duke and Earl happen to stop in for a meal during the middle of one and agree to stay and help Loretta out getting rid of the zombies once and for all. Duke and Earl have some experience with paranormal occurrences, one of them is a werewolf and the other a vampire. Between the three of them, they manage to save the day. I'd recommend this to readers who enjoy Christopher Moore, it's the same style of humorous fantasy, with characters who aren't the norm for their archetype.
Anyway, a little bit about the book. Gil, the owner of the All Night Diner just disappeared one day, so Loretta took over. The diner is in a strange location, you'd think Gil would have built it closer to the highway, but no, he had his reasons something about ley lines. Loretta is getting by pretty well aside from the pesky zombie invasions. Duke and Earl happen to stop in for a meal during the middle of one and agree to stay and help Loretta out getting rid of the zombies once and for all. Duke and Earl have some experience with paranormal occurrences, one of them is a werewolf and the other a vampire. Between the three of them, they manage to save the day. I'd recommend this to readers who enjoy Christopher Moore, it's the same style of humorous fantasy, with characters who aren't the norm for their archetype.