My name is David Wong. My best friend is John. Those names are fake. You might want to change yours. You may not want to know about the things you ll read on these pages, about the sauce, about Korrock, about the invasion, and the future. But it is too late. You touched the book. You are in the game. You are under the eye. The only defence is knowledge. You need to read this book, to the end. Even the part about the bratwurst. Why? You will just have to trust me. Unfortunately for us, if you make the right choice, we will have a much harder time explaining how to fight off the otherwordly invasion currently threatening to enslave humanity. I m sorry to have involved you in this, I really am. But as you read about these terrible events and the very dark epoch the world is about to enter as a result, it is crucial you keep one thing in mind: NONE OF THIS IS MY FAULT.
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"A buddy comedy with real heart. And brains. Lots of brains ... John Dies at the End's biggest success is that its leads react almost as exactly as we would: a bit crazy, a bit brave and a whole lot of 'what the f-?' 4/5 stars." --Sci-Fi Now
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David Wong is the pseudonym of Jason Pargin, online humorist, National Lampoon contributor, and editor-in-chief of Cracked.com.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
David Wong's first novel is a rare treat: a comedy horror that is both genuinely funny and genuinely horrifying. Written in the first person, the novel relates the adventures of the author and his friend John, whose ordinary small town existence comes to an end when they are exposed to the drug known as "soy sauce". Now they can see the true nature of the world they live in: where demons can alter reality, anyone can be erased from history, and nobody is who, or what, they seem.
The novel was originally written as a series of episodes for the author's web site, and this origin still shows in the printed version. The tone of the story ranges from slapstick comedy to metaphysical horror, which will leave you wondering if you yourself might end up like the unfortunate woodchuck.
The novel was originally written as a series of episodes for the author's web site, and this origin still shows in the printed version. The tone of the story ranges from slapstick comedy to metaphysical horror, which will leave you wondering if you yourself might end up like the unfortunate woodchuck.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By A. Popiolek
Format:Paperback
I love this book; I love it for its grimy protagonists, its nebulous yet unflinchingly retarded bad guys, the awesome concepts David Wong calls into play and its beautifully profound penis jokes.
I would recommend this book to anyone even vaguely interested in horror books or science fiction. It will make you laugh and it will make you think.
I would recommend this book to anyone even vaguely interested in horror books or science fiction. It will make you laugh and it will make you think.
34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
By A. Gordon
Format:Paperback
As soon as you see the title you pretty much know you're not about to read an average horror tale. John Dies At The End is as funny as it is scary, and vice versa, skipping effortlessly from talking hot dogs and magic healing kittens to disturbing passages about what the narrator thinks Hell might be like, and the idea of never having existed. Straight back to John's special demon-killing weapon- a baseball bat with a Bible taped to it. The story itself seems to unfold as a series of episodes (it was, after all, originally written in instalments) bound together by the author's "present day" interview with a skeptical journalist. Every character is well-written, believable and likeable, but the strength of the story really is the way it's written- the humour and horror often overlap but never feel jarring or uncomfortable together. In that sense, it reminds me less of classic horror authors like King and Koontz, and classic comedy authors like Douglas Adams, than it reminds me of Brit zombie movie Shaun Of The Dead. Both that film and this book manage this balance of gags and real, honest horror, and if you liked Shaun you'll love John and Dave.
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I first read this story when it was published for free online - this brought back some great memories. Read more
Published 2 days ago by m4d4sb34ns
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Fascinating if slightly gory book: not for the fainthearted
Very disjointed book but an enjoyable read nonetheless. Not sure how it would translate into a film but am glad a slightly deranged book shop employee recommended it to me! Read more
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Oh dear....
This was a truly terrible read, I got 17 pages in and had to put it down. Not just because of the formulaic caricatures finger painted in the lead roles or that the plot formation... Read more
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brilliantly surreal
You need a bit of an open mind for this one,but it's strangely compelling - my life was put on hold until I could finish it!
Published 23 days ago by H V Clarke
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I loved this book
quirky, funny and bizarre, maybe slightly longer than it needs to be but looking forward to seeing the film of it when it comes out.
A cult classic.
A cult classic.
Published 1 month ago by Rossabroad
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I don't see the point
It took me over a year to read the book and I had to push myself to do it, because I don't want to leave half-read books.
I really don't see the point of the story. Read more
I really don't see the point of the story. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gia
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loved it
loved it! really REALLY great read. Mad as fudge, would love to sit inside david wongs head for a little while, not long though because I think it might scar me. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Letty Clark
4.0 out of 5 stars
Original & Amusing
'John Dies at the End' is the story of David Wong, his friend John and the crazy stuff that happens when they get involved with a strange new drug called soy sauce. Read more
Published 1 month ago by chettsgenie@yahoo.co.uk
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Awesome book, everyone should read
Was recommended this by a friend who told me that the entire world got into his head, which seemed like a good reason to give it a go, it's very quick to read, feels more like you... Read more
Published 1 month ago by keir
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Could not put this down!
This book was brilliant! It's funny with horror included! It's not normally the kind of book I go for but I'm glad I did! I'm off to buy the sequel!
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