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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
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.
jgintrovertedreader's review against another edition
4.0
Duke and Earl are speeding through the deep Texas night when Duke decides he’s hungry and stops at Gil’s All Night Diner. While he’s eating, zombies come lurching into the restaurant, intent on their own late-night snack. Lorraine, the owner, is prepared for this regular occurrence and hauls out her shotgun but then realizes she’s out of ammo. Earl tries to step in but he’s quickly overwhelmed. Duke finishes up his chili, transforms into a werewolf, and quickly puts an end to that night’s invasion. Earl, a vampire, climbs out from under the no-longer-walking dead and Lorraine offers them a place to stay if they’ll help her get to the bottom of the unholy happenings that are centered on the diner.
This book cracked me up! My best description is that it’s a version of Tucker and Dale vs Evil if Tucker was a werewolf and Dale was a vampire. I can’t watch many horror movies but that one made me laugh, just like this book did.
Earl and Duke aren’t quite as hapless as Tucker and Dale since they’re very aware of their own powers and limitations and know a lot about other paranormal beings. When they meet anything they can’t handle, they just call their buddy Hector, a warlock up in El Paso, and he sets them straight.
I think Martinez throws every horror trope known to man into this book, to an over-the-top, hilarious effect! Zombie cows; a nubile jailbait dark priestess; a horny teenage henchman; old, tentacled gods; and bloodstains that can’t be washed away all make an appearance.
Fred Berman’s narration is just as over-the-top as the book so he was a perfect fit. He reminded me a bit at times of Michael Rooker’s character in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies.
If you’re looking for a horror read that deliberately makes you laugh, this is the novel for you. I especially recommend the audiobook.
This book cracked me up! My best description is that it’s a version of Tucker and Dale vs Evil if Tucker was a werewolf and Dale was a vampire. I can’t watch many horror movies but that one made me laugh, just like this book did.
Earl and Duke aren’t quite as hapless as Tucker and Dale since they’re very aware of their own powers and limitations and know a lot about other paranormal beings. When they meet anything they can’t handle, they just call their buddy Hector, a warlock up in El Paso, and he sets them straight.
I think Martinez throws every horror trope known to man into this book, to an over-the-top, hilarious effect! Zombie cows; a nubile jailbait dark priestess; a horny teenage henchman; old, tentacled gods; and bloodstains that can’t be washed away all make an appearance.
Fred Berman’s narration is just as over-the-top as the book so he was a perfect fit. He reminded me a bit at times of Michael Rooker’s character in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies.
If you’re looking for a horror read that deliberately makes you laugh, this is the novel for you. I especially recommend the audiobook.
morenmoren's review against another edition
3.0
Silly and enjoyable as always. A few rough edges but totally forgivable.