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    Dungeon Crawler Carl - Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
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    A wild, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt send-up of LitRPG and dystopian tropes - if you’re into off-beat, character-driven, and meta-funny sci-fi/fantasy, Dungeon Crawler Carl is an absolute must-read (or must-listen).

    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.

    The transformation occurred at approximately 2:23 AM, Pacific Standard Time. As far as I could tell, anyone who was indoors when it happened died instantly. If you had any sort of roof over you, you w...
    September 2020
    445 pages

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    Go-Go Girls of the Apocalypse by Victor Gischler
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    Go-Go Girls of the Apocalypse is an unapologetically bonkers, darkly funny romp that will entertain fans of wild pulp adventures - but it's definitely not for everyone.

    'Go-Go Girls of the Apocalypse' by Victor Gischler is a post-apocalyptic novel set in a world where violence reigns supreme, strip clubs have replaced churches as the center of communities, and the protagonist embarks on a mission to find his estranged wife amidst chaos. The plot moves at a rapid pace with plenty of violence and showcases a protagonist who navigates through a desolate world while dealing with personal struggles and moral dilemmas. The writing style is described as brash, pulpy, and distinct from other post-apocalyptic novels, offering a unique setting, characters, and conflicts that set it apart from typical narratives in the genre.

    A wreath of cloud lay smooth and still about the top of the mountain like bacon grease gone cold and white in a deep, black frying pan. The top halves of evergreens poked through the cloud, frosted fr...
    July 2008
    336 pages

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