In 'Dungeon Crawler Carl,' readers are thrust into an absurd and violent game-like world where survival means killing monsters and fellow humans Battle Royale style. The protagonist, Carl, stands out as a balance of blue-collar everyman, nerd, and isekai protagonist, navigating through a mix of absurd violence and depravity with close companionship with his cat and complicated feelings towards his ex and father. The writing style is described as modern and idiomatic, with masterful dialogue that elevates fictional craftsmanship while maintaining natural and unaffected character interactions.
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The book features depictions of violence, dark humor, and situations that some readers may find disturbing due to the absurdity and brutality of the survival scenarios.
From The Publisher:
The apocalypse will be televised! A man. His ex-girlfriend's cat. A sadistic game show unlike anything in the universe: a dungeon crawl where survival depends on killing your prey in the most entertaining way possible. In a flash, every human-erected construction on Earth-from Buckingham Palace to the tiniest of sheds-collapses in a heap, sinking into the ground. The buildings and all the people inside have all been atomized and transformed into the dungeon: an 18-level labyrinth filled with traps, monsters, and loot. A dungeon so enormous, it circles the entire globe. Only a few dare venture inside. But once you're in, you can't get out. And what's worse, each level has a time limit. You have but days to find a staircase to the next level down, or it's game over. In this game, it's not about your strength or your dexterity. It's about your followers, your views. Your clout. It's about building an audience and killing those goblins with style. You can't just survive here. You gotta survive big. You gotta fight with vigor, with excitement. You gotta make them stand up and cheer. And if you do have that "it" factor, you may just find yourself with a following. That's the only way to truly survive in this game-with the help of the loot boxes dropped upon you by the generous benefactors watching from across the galaxy. They call it Dungeon Crawler World. But for Carl, it's anything but a game.
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13 comment(s)
The audio book is excellent!
I had no idea what to expect, but this was both funny and sad at moments. The writer clearly knows the audience. I will definitely read more.
Not quite as good as many have made it out to be but a fun read nonetheless
“It tasted as if i'd taken a drink directly from the diseased asshole of an incontinent skunk. it took all of my strength not to vomit.”
Quite a fun book/story world!! Very colorful descriptions and funny humor to boot.
This book hits the ground running and never stops. If you enjoy rpg/D & D style games this will be a blast for you.
The storyline is interesting, the characters are well developed, and the themes are much more adult and handled better than many similar books. My only complaint has grown as the series continues: The author is trying to do way, way too much in terms of scope, and the story is beginning to suffer for it. The floor themes have gotten so convoluted it's hard to follow, and I can't make sense of what's happening until the book's conclusion/wrap up later.
A lighthearted LitRPG with humor and sci-fi elements, perfect for cozy mystery lovers who enjoy dark comedy, absurdist storytelling, and fast-paced action. The relatable protagonist Carl, accompanied by his intelligent cat Princess Donut, navigates a post-apocalyptic world filled with witty humor, serious undertones, and complex characters. I loved the unique blend of LitRPG mechanics, sci-fi elements, and fantasy tropes that made this story an engaging and entertaining read.
This was great. If you're into World of Warcraft or other similar MMORPGs, this audiobook is for you.
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This is one of the best books to get started with the
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My wife does not read the same books as me, but she tried and liked it. It's light, funny, and just keeps going.
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