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hippievamp's review
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
the_sunken_library's review against another edition
4.0
I had no idea this was the second book in a series, or the 5th book based in Nightvale. I didnt know it was a podcast. It was weird and made little sense at times but I enjoyed it immensely and machined through it so it absolutely deserves a 4.
lvoetberg's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0
hatchbrown's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
such a fun book! loved the characters and it kept me interested the entire time. everything nightvale related is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
hirvimaki's review against another edition
3.0
I've had "Welcome to Night Vale" in my podcast queue for a long time now and have never listened to it. It was recommended by someone or on some other podcast and the description sounded entertaining. But in the queue it has languished behind Limetown, Rabbits, Tanis, hello from the magic tavern, etc. When It Devours! came up as a suggested book I decided to take a chance on it and then, if my toes enjoyed the dip in the Night Vale pool, I would listen to the podcast.
It Devours!? Oh yeah, I've read that book. It was good enough to get to me to start the podcast.
This book was amusing enough to keep me entertained and sufficiently empty of any deep meaning - despite trying at times - to prevent me from thinking too hard. It bounced between three and four stars for me. In the end I settled on three, though in fairness it deserves three and a half. But not four. The humour felt too forced at times (like the puns in the Xanth novels where storylines are built around a punchline and often suffer for it).
In the end it provided more chuckles than eye-rolls and I did enjoy it. I'd recommend this to people who find the post cast amusing.
It Devours!? Oh yeah, I've read that book. It was good enough to get to me to start the podcast.
This book was amusing enough to keep me entertained and sufficiently empty of any deep meaning - despite trying at times - to prevent me from thinking too hard. It bounced between three and four stars for me. In the end I settled on three, though in fairness it deserves three and a half. But not four. The humour felt too forced at times (like the puns in the Xanth novels where storylines are built around a punchline and often suffer for it).
In the end it provided more chuckles than eye-rolls and I did enjoy it. I'd recommend this to people who find the post cast amusing.
peregrine13's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
pomegranatesandice's review
4.0
this was like. my favorite book in middle school. it's fun to revisit media you liked a while ago and see how your opinions on it change, even though the media itself stays the same :-)
i didnt enjoy it as much as i think i did then, but it was still a fun read (especially reading it alongside all of the things that are happening in the night vale podcast atm). nilanjana and carlos u have my heart forever.
(4.5)
i didnt enjoy it as much as i think i did then, but it was still a fun read (especially reading it alongside all of the things that are happening in the night vale podcast atm). nilanjana and carlos u have my heart forever.
(4.5)
mar_mar_123's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
slow-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? It's complicated
4.75
achillesheeled's review against another edition
4.0
The story ends the same way, no matter how you choose to perceive it. Why not choose to perceive it as meaningful?
i really enjoyed this! personally i preferred the first wtnv book but this was still super enjoyable and i thought the philosophizing about religion/science was decently written and not that obtrusive anyways. and i loved how carlos was a pretty big character in this (carlos my beloved... also cecil gets to be in a few scenes as well [:)
this is also a beautiful looking book (the outside of the pages are purple!) and i got a lot of compliments at school while carrying it around lol
i really enjoyed this! personally i preferred the first wtnv book but this was still super enjoyable and i thought the philosophizing about religion/science was decently written and not that obtrusive anyways. and i loved how carlos was a pretty big character in this (carlos my beloved... also cecil gets to be in a few scenes as well [:)
this is also a beautiful looking book (the outside of the pages are purple!) and i got a lot of compliments at school while carrying it around lol