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Deathmaster: Adventures in the Uncharted 39th Dimension
Kent Hill's exciting follow-up to his breakout novella Alien Smut Peddlers from the Future is a glorious valentine to the straight-to-video awesomeness of the 80's. Bob Dragon is a reluctant hero who finds himself whisked away to do battle with a evil Overlord in a realm with beautiful women, cyclopean wizards, talking mutants, swamp zombies, mystical warriors and a sorcerer who teaches snails to sing . . . badly. All this you say, and no musical number? That's what sequels are for . . .
- GenresFantasy
98 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2013
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Kent Hill
46 books24 followersKENT HILL is the “new”, thinking-man’s Jean Claude Van Damme. He has been known to fight in desperate battles against impossible odds against hordes of imaginary foes. He has been known to volunteer for suicide missions, and has been witnessed shooting fireballs from his eyes and bolts of lightning from his arse. He is the author of Alien Smut Peddlers from the Future (StrangeHouse Books), DeathMaster: Adventures in the 39th Uncharted Dimension, The Last Barbarian (with Craig Mullins), Necropolis Tryst, Zombie Park, Retirement Village of the Damned (all for Riot Forge), The Ballad of the Crying Clown in Floppy Shoes Apocalypse, Give me a home among the Zombies in Undead Legacy, The Ghost Mask in Doorway to Death, The Last of the Green Grass in Under the Bridge, Won’t you be my Neighbour in Suburban Secrets, The Day the Pizza Died in JEAPers Creepers, Hercules with a Shotgun in Straight to Video, Army of Dicks in The Sequel: Straight 2 Video, Old Dave dies at the End in Drowning in Gore, That Bastard Loner in Strange Dominion, Natural Born Clerks in MvF (all anthologies for J. Ellington Ashton Press), The Man in the Hand in Destroy All Robots, Sword Dude (both for Dynatox Ministries) Hercules with a Shotgun {Cinema of Awesomeness Series}, Those the Shadows Hide in Conquest of the Planet of the Tapes: Straight to Video III and Contains Crude Language (for KHP).
He lives on “The Downs” in Southern Queensland, Australia, with his wife and son.
He lives on “The Downs” in Southern Queensland, Australia, with his wife and son.
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May 21, 2014
A loser named Bobby Dragon is plucked from his old life and into the middle of a dimension-spanning war. Can he fill his father's shoes and become The Deathmaster in time to save the girl and the cosmos?
If I have one weakness, and that's a big 'if,' it's for shitty science fiction and fantasy movies. Deathmaster throws all the schlock favorites from the science fiction and fantasy section of the video store into a blender, dispensing forth cheesy gold.
Bobby Dragon is a coward and a smart ass and is plucked from his old life by purple aliens, expecting him to take up where his father left off and become The Deathmaster, a sword-wielding hero of remarkable ass-kicking ability. Unfortunately, he can barely lift the sword and must go on a quest to unlock its power before confronting the evil Overlord.
The writing is pretty good, narrated in the first person like an Edgar Rice Burroughs John Carter of Mars tale, which is what The Deathmaster most resembles. There are tons of references to 80's movies, as well a Joe Lansdale reference. The action scenes are as over the top as those of it's progenitors and Bobby Dragon reminds of Jack Burton, both in word and in deed, at first. When he finally comes into his own and steps up as The Deathmaster, it's almost orgasmic.
The Deathmaster is both a hero's journey tale and a combination of every crappy sf/fantasy movie made during the glorious decade of the 1980's. If Highlander, The Beastmaster, Deathstalker, and The Last Starfighter had an orgy, The Deathmaster would be the fruit of that glorious union. It's full of cheesy dialogue and ridiculously over the top action sequences. 3.5 out of 5 stars.
If I have one weakness, and that's a big 'if,' it's for shitty science fiction and fantasy movies. Deathmaster throws all the schlock favorites from the science fiction and fantasy section of the video store into a blender, dispensing forth cheesy gold.
Bobby Dragon is a coward and a smart ass and is plucked from his old life by purple aliens, expecting him to take up where his father left off and become The Deathmaster, a sword-wielding hero of remarkable ass-kicking ability. Unfortunately, he can barely lift the sword and must go on a quest to unlock its power before confronting the evil Overlord.
The writing is pretty good, narrated in the first person like an Edgar Rice Burroughs John Carter of Mars tale, which is what The Deathmaster most resembles. There are tons of references to 80's movies, as well a Joe Lansdale reference. The action scenes are as over the top as those of it's progenitors and Bobby Dragon reminds of Jack Burton, both in word and in deed, at first. When he finally comes into his own and steps up as The Deathmaster, it's almost orgasmic.
The Deathmaster is both a hero's journey tale and a combination of every crappy sf/fantasy movie made during the glorious decade of the 1980's. If Highlander, The Beastmaster, Deathstalker, and The Last Starfighter had an orgy, The Deathmaster would be the fruit of that glorious union. It's full of cheesy dialogue and ridiculously over the top action sequences. 3.5 out of 5 stars.
February 11, 2014
Kent Hill’s latest contribution to bizarro fiction, namely “Deathmaster: Adventures in the 39th Uncharted Dimension,” targets two of my least favorite genres, specifically quest fantasy and space-based sci-fi. But that’s okay with me.
Because, like I mentioned, Mr. Hill actually targets these genres. He targets them through parody and satire, much like Mel Brooks and Seth MacFarlane tried to do with Star Wars via “Space Balls” and “Blue Harvest,” unrespectively. But where Brooks and MacFarlane fell on their disrespective faces, Mr. Hill triumphs with a satire that is actually funny.
Regardless of how you may feel about quest-type fantasies or space odysseys, I was immediately drawn into this strange tale when I read the following passage in the so-called Pre-Credit Sequence: “The story I like best though, is the one when (Dad) was first recruited by this alien race. Ironically, this coincided with the day he decapitated my mother.”
“Deathmaster: Adventures in the 39th Uncharted Dimension” is the story of a sex-obsessed young man trying fill his estranged father’s misogynist shoes. We’re introduced to the main character as he hits on a sexy co-worker at the gym, setting up a date with her at his apartment later that evening, but then spending the afternoon getting lap dances at a local strip club.
When his date eventually arrives at his apartment and he starts to make his move on her while they lounge upon the living room couch, suddenly he’s struck with a case of couchus interruptus and he is whisked off to another dimension where the women aren’t so quick to jump in the sofa.
His manhood, which he had limited control over in the non-fantasy world, is suddenly transformed into a metaphor representing his father’s sword. There is, of course, a beautiful heroine in the fantasy dimension, but she won’t let our hero get past first base until he proves himself a true “swordsman.”
Unfortunately, the metaphorical sword is useless to him in this 39th Dimension, until he faces the very vices causing his impotence, namely drunkenness (Z’Dar), domestic violence (Zombie Ninja) and bad hygiene (Furgarde). As he confronts his myriad of vices, he is awarded power gems to adorn his inherited sword, and thus attains more control over its use. Eventually, he must face his own misogyny (Overlord) in order to win over the heroine Chandra.
But then again, maybe I’m reading too much into this... Consequently, allow me just to recommend this novella by Kent Hill based on its humor, creativity and enough 1980’s pop culture references to fill a season full of Jeopardy episodes.
Because, like I mentioned, Mr. Hill actually targets these genres. He targets them through parody and satire, much like Mel Brooks and Seth MacFarlane tried to do with Star Wars via “Space Balls” and “Blue Harvest,” unrespectively. But where Brooks and MacFarlane fell on their disrespective faces, Mr. Hill triumphs with a satire that is actually funny.
Regardless of how you may feel about quest-type fantasies or space odysseys, I was immediately drawn into this strange tale when I read the following passage in the so-called Pre-Credit Sequence: “The story I like best though, is the one when (Dad) was first recruited by this alien race. Ironically, this coincided with the day he decapitated my mother.”
“Deathmaster: Adventures in the 39th Uncharted Dimension” is the story of a sex-obsessed young man trying fill his estranged father’s misogynist shoes. We’re introduced to the main character as he hits on a sexy co-worker at the gym, setting up a date with her at his apartment later that evening, but then spending the afternoon getting lap dances at a local strip club.
When his date eventually arrives at his apartment and he starts to make his move on her while they lounge upon the living room couch, suddenly he’s struck with a case of couchus interruptus and he is whisked off to another dimension where the women aren’t so quick to jump in the sofa.
His manhood, which he had limited control over in the non-fantasy world, is suddenly transformed into a metaphor representing his father’s sword. There is, of course, a beautiful heroine in the fantasy dimension, but she won’t let our hero get past first base until he proves himself a true “swordsman.”
Unfortunately, the metaphorical sword is useless to him in this 39th Dimension, until he faces the very vices causing his impotence, namely drunkenness (Z’Dar), domestic violence (Zombie Ninja) and bad hygiene (Furgarde). As he confronts his myriad of vices, he is awarded power gems to adorn his inherited sword, and thus attains more control over its use. Eventually, he must face his own misogyny (Overlord) in order to win over the heroine Chandra.
But then again, maybe I’m reading too much into this... Consequently, allow me just to recommend this novella by Kent Hill based on its humor, creativity and enough 1980’s pop culture references to fill a season full of Jeopardy episodes.
February 9, 2014
Any book dedicated to Jim Wynorski is automatically going to put a smile on my face and demand that I read it. I still have my VHS copy of "Hard to Die," still remember the feeling of renting "Deathstalker 2" all those years ago and how it stuck with me, so when I heard that Kent Hill was working on a valentine to some wicked 1980s sword-sorcery/sci-fi flicks, I knew I had to read it.
There's a stylized play that comes through Hill's writing, the feeling that you're in the company of someone who not only knows the territory, but also knows how to make it fresh, immediate, and exciting. More than anything, though, there's a sense of humor here that I appreciate. The guy's got comedic chops and doesn't let up. That's not to say that this book is purely comedy, no, the book is more like a dream (a pure "fantasy") that's been molded into a film and then twisted back into a novel. It's cheesy, over-the-top, zany, wacky, and good romping fun. There's also a character who (according to Hill's narrator) looks just like Robert Z'dar. Now, if that's not a hook, I don't know what is.
This is a book written by an author in love with the story he is telling and telling it in a way so as to bring you along for the ride. He won't isolate you, but will use his love of the territory to put a smile on your face and make it worth your time.
I'm happy this book exists. It makes me want to write more, makes me want to embrace the cheese that's stuck in my mind and give something back so that maybe someday, someone holding the book will have that same feeling I had when I rented "Deathstalker 2" all those years ago. I think Kent Hill feels the same way and, yeah, if so, he succeeded.
There's a stylized play that comes through Hill's writing, the feeling that you're in the company of someone who not only knows the territory, but also knows how to make it fresh, immediate, and exciting. More than anything, though, there's a sense of humor here that I appreciate. The guy's got comedic chops and doesn't let up. That's not to say that this book is purely comedy, no, the book is more like a dream (a pure "fantasy") that's been molded into a film and then twisted back into a novel. It's cheesy, over-the-top, zany, wacky, and good romping fun. There's also a character who (according to Hill's narrator) looks just like Robert Z'dar. Now, if that's not a hook, I don't know what is.
This is a book written by an author in love with the story he is telling and telling it in a way so as to bring you along for the ride. He won't isolate you, but will use his love of the territory to put a smile on your face and make it worth your time.
I'm happy this book exists. It makes me want to write more, makes me want to embrace the cheese that's stuck in my mind and give something back so that maybe someday, someone holding the book will have that same feeling I had when I rented "Deathstalker 2" all those years ago. I think Kent Hill feels the same way and, yeah, if so, he succeeded.
November 8, 2018
A strange book but quite entertaining. Dude can't get laid. Those purple dudes keep butting in.
December 18, 2018
I tried to like it but, na. There was a time I would have finished this type of book in days. I could not follow it, I guess I kept putting it down for weeks.
February 12, 2014
Author Kent Hill’s first release for Riot Forge, DeathMaster, is a heartfelt homage to his deep roots in 80s fantasy. His hero, adaptive paradigm-hopper Ben Dragon, benefits from mysterious help from little purple aliens who – for reasons not fully disclosed – seem to feel he needs to be jostled around from one wildly imaginative setting to the next in order to resolve titanic conflicts for which he seems remarkably ill-suited. Along the way he manages to not get laid just about as efficiently as any protagonist in modern history.
To paraphrase my favorite band, Bob can’t always get what he wants. But he tries sometimes. And when he does, to his surprise as well as ours, he quite often gets what he needs.
Now Bob has less than heroic roots. His father Doug, to all appearances a sad-sack alcoholic with major anger issues and minimal family concern besides personal pride, is recounted briefly in a less than heroic escapade that ends with a little intervention by the funny purple guys. Cheery but vague, they proclaim Bob’s father’s greatness (and later Bob’s own somehow already known destiny/inheritance) and off to the heavens they go to do…
…who knows what? You won’t actually find out what old Doug went off and did, but I’m taking a solid guess that’s because Mr. Hill is saving such no doubt fascinating revelations for what I’m thinking will be a future episode of this storyline. Meanwhile, this tale is about his far more righteous son.
The purple dudes must have been impressed with whatever his dad eventually did. Very impressed, because they’re not just shuffling Bob around. There’s a point to it, and the answer he needs in each of a series of extremely dire straits is generally only a willingness to try away at any given time.
All in all this is a highly entertaining, upbeat and high-spirited tale of sword, sorcery, spaceships, guys up against horrifying armies and beautiful women who get jerked out of the hero’s arms at the last second…every time. That, of course, is part of the fun. Will Bob ever get any? Truly, it’s the one area where he doesn’t get any alien assistance…in fact quite the opposite. He has more than a bit of the “universe loves you” luck of Harry Potter in this tale, true enough; but one suspects that both his love drought and the “hand of destiny” streak may not be destined to survive a second installment. And though I’m looking forward to what future trials and denials may await Bob I must also say that I’m almost more interested in how Bob’s dad became worthy of the respect of an advanced race of space travelers, comic and purple or not.
The great thing about Kent is that although I'm a generation (or two) older and know very little about his influences I was still able to appreciate and relate to this installment-style tale of a man not searching out his legacy but having it dumped in his lap. Perhaps the groundbreaking 1981 animated movie Heavy Metal links us, as it likewise depicts the hapless but triumphant journey of a nerdy guy who gets slapped around by the Finger of Fate and I had a blast watching that too.
More power to you Mr. Hill!
To paraphrase my favorite band, Bob can’t always get what he wants. But he tries sometimes. And when he does, to his surprise as well as ours, he quite often gets what he needs.
Now Bob has less than heroic roots. His father Doug, to all appearances a sad-sack alcoholic with major anger issues and minimal family concern besides personal pride, is recounted briefly in a less than heroic escapade that ends with a little intervention by the funny purple guys. Cheery but vague, they proclaim Bob’s father’s greatness (and later Bob’s own somehow already known destiny/inheritance) and off to the heavens they go to do…
…who knows what? You won’t actually find out what old Doug went off and did, but I’m taking a solid guess that’s because Mr. Hill is saving such no doubt fascinating revelations for what I’m thinking will be a future episode of this storyline. Meanwhile, this tale is about his far more righteous son.
The purple dudes must have been impressed with whatever his dad eventually did. Very impressed, because they’re not just shuffling Bob around. There’s a point to it, and the answer he needs in each of a series of extremely dire straits is generally only a willingness to try away at any given time.
All in all this is a highly entertaining, upbeat and high-spirited tale of sword, sorcery, spaceships, guys up against horrifying armies and beautiful women who get jerked out of the hero’s arms at the last second…every time. That, of course, is part of the fun. Will Bob ever get any? Truly, it’s the one area where he doesn’t get any alien assistance…in fact quite the opposite. He has more than a bit of the “universe loves you” luck of Harry Potter in this tale, true enough; but one suspects that both his love drought and the “hand of destiny” streak may not be destined to survive a second installment. And though I’m looking forward to what future trials and denials may await Bob I must also say that I’m almost more interested in how Bob’s dad became worthy of the respect of an advanced race of space travelers, comic and purple or not.
The great thing about Kent is that although I'm a generation (or two) older and know very little about his influences I was still able to appreciate and relate to this installment-style tale of a man not searching out his legacy but having it dumped in his lap. Perhaps the groundbreaking 1981 animated movie Heavy Metal links us, as it likewise depicts the hapless but triumphant journey of a nerdy guy who gets slapped around by the Finger of Fate and I had a blast watching that too.
More power to you Mr. Hill!
March 10, 2014
For anyone who caught Kent Hill's first book, ALIEN SMUT PEDDLERS FROM THE FUTURE, one would expect a certain degree of lunacy from his second book. All one has to do is look at the dedication page--to Jim Wynorski, the guy responsible for CHOPPING MALL, THE RETURN OF SWAMP THING, SORORITY HOUSE MASSACRE 2 and GHOULIES 4--to realize the ride they're in for. This one is reminiscent of the old John Carter books, but it's definitely skewed beyond belief. Take a womanizing, foul-mouthed physical trainer and send him to another world, where he is the chosen one, the Deathmaster. Give him a sword and a beautiful woman, and sit back and watch what happens. Why Bobby? Well, it turns out that his father, who killed his mother (and you should really read THAT part of the story for yourself, as it definitely sets the tone), was the Deathmaster before him. Bobby finds himself as a stranger in a strange land with a sword he can barely lift. He's told that he must meet three people who will tell him the secrets of the sword. He then sets out on a quest, but the journey is fraught with peril, as the Overlord has sent thousands of soldiers to take him out. If you think it sounds like a paint-by-numbers tale, then you've yet to encounter Kent Hill's work. No, this is a vulgar, sexy, ultraviolent, hilarious send-up of 'Eighties fantasy. If you've ever beaten the hell out of someone and then searched your mind for a cool catchphrase to say, then you can't miss this book!
May 16, 2014
This book...is pretty good ...but in a very non-traditional way. It's the equivalent of a self aware b movie inspired by 80's fantasy and sci fi but in book form. I happen to love those types of films however I'm not used to reading them. I was almost taken aback by that. Be warned however some casual readers who may not know what they're getting into and who don't catch the references, well, it might not be they're cup of tea. But if can turn your critical brain off reading this the way some can for campy b-movies then you'll probably have a good time...
December 25, 2016
I really enjoyed this story from Kent Hill. He has a unique way of writing that sounds literary at times, but doesn't come off as pretentious. There's humor, adventure, and sex, well attempts at sex. This story was indeed like watching a B-Movie from the 80's and Hill captured that feeling well. Having read a few of his other stories, I've come to see Mr. Hill as that crazy Australian who someday might save the Universe. If he failed at least his attempts would be hilarious. There, another spoiler free review. Just read the book.
July 29, 2018
I ended up listening to this story because it was performed/narrated by one of my favorite narrators, the great, Scott Bennett.
I'm not even sure where to start. This story was completely different from anything I've ever read or listened to. It's a weird, random filled, funny, what-the-hell-am-I-listening-to, laugh-out-loud, kind of story. It was good! Since I'm a fan of toilet humor, this was such a fun listen to while I was out driving.
Having listened to several audiobooks by Mr. Bennett, there's always been a commonality between those stories (at least based on the ones I've listened to). This story though? Yeah...WOW...it's like he was able to show much more of his narrating skills. He did great with the accents/voices of the variety of characters, and I like his easy-going narrating. I so would have loved to have watched his face during some of the questionable parts he had to read. Oh! And his rapping skills! LOL I got to hear a new side to Mr. Bennett.
Questions/Comments:
How did the main guy's father become the Death Master?
When the purple guys pull/suck the main guy up to their ship, what exactly was the point of that? I mean, they didn't really talk to him, just let him know that they were being attacked, which led to him leaving on one of their smaller ships.
And if he'd been hanging out with Nicodemus for two months, what had they been doing?
When Chubbs (was it?) was showing the main guy the snail that made women want to have sex with the male holding it, why didn't Chandra comment about the snail's song? Or did that have something to do with her not talking much? Although there were times when she'd speak and it was about something random or unimportant.
I'm not even sure where to start. This story was completely different from anything I've ever read or listened to. It's a weird, random filled, funny, what-the-hell-am-I-listening-to, laugh-out-loud, kind of story. It was good! Since I'm a fan of toilet humor, this was such a fun listen to while I was out driving.
Having listened to several audiobooks by Mr. Bennett, there's always been a commonality between those stories (at least based on the ones I've listened to). This story though? Yeah...WOW...it's like he was able to show much more of his narrating skills. He did great with the accents/voices of the variety of characters, and I like his easy-going narrating. I so would have loved to have watched his face during some of the questionable parts he had to read. Oh! And his rapping skills! LOL I got to hear a new side to Mr. Bennett.
Questions/Comments:
How did the main guy's father become the Death Master?
When the purple guys pull/suck the main guy up to their ship, what exactly was the point of that? I mean, they didn't really talk to him, just let him know that they were being attacked, which led to him leaving on one of their smaller ships.
And if he'd been hanging out with Nicodemus for two months, what had they been doing?
When Chubbs (was it?) was showing the main guy the snail that made women want to have sex with the male holding it, why didn't Chandra comment about the snail's song? Or did that have something to do with her not talking much? Although there were times when she'd speak and it was about something random or unimportant.
July 7, 2020
( Format : Audiobook )
"So I like fart humour. Sue me."
A send up of all 1980s kitsch, in which Jo, hoping to get laid, is instead whisked away by little purple aliens to save them from - whatever. And become Deathmaster like his father before him. He meets numerous weird and, often, disgusting characters including Peter and Maurice, the giant red dragons, singing snails, the zombie ninja, and the cyborg demon, all without wearing a cloak. With many literary and cultural mentions cleverly worked into the text, it was mildly amusing but so overloaded with sexual and body discharge humour, it became too tedious after an hour or so of a three hour plus book.
This was a free, complimentary download from FABC. My thanks for that. But it was not for me, despite the imaginative writing and the superb narration of J.Scott Bennett.
"So I like fart humour. Sue me."
A send up of all 1980s kitsch, in which Jo, hoping to get laid, is instead whisked away by little purple aliens to save them from - whatever. And become Deathmaster like his father before him. He meets numerous weird and, often, disgusting characters including Peter and Maurice, the giant red dragons, singing snails, the zombie ninja, and the cyborg demon, all without wearing a cloak. With many literary and cultural mentions cleverly worked into the text, it was mildly amusing but so overloaded with sexual and body discharge humour, it became too tedious after an hour or so of a three hour plus book.
This was a free, complimentary download from FABC. My thanks for that. But it was not for me, despite the imaginative writing and the superb narration of J.Scott Bennett.
August 23, 2018
As a child of the 80's, I loved this story, filled with 80's references from a zillion things/movies from the 80's you'll surely remember. It brings me right back there! To a time when I was much younger and much more fun and a lot less achy :) What a ride!! You'll scream WTF a lot but it's a crazy and fun ride and I loved it!! It's long a long book but it's packed with great stuff and crazy characters. I LOVE J. Scott Bennett's narration on many books, and this was a great example of his work. You can tell he enjoys what he does. Who wouldn't! :) Really loved it :) Great story and outstanding narration! :)
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
July 22, 2018
Have it in audio
This is a first from the author for me. It’s a story full of fantasy, taking out of this world. The narrator is great . I have listen to Scott Bennett a few times, his voice is deep and clear. He plays the parts perfectly.
This is about the hero that has a wild imagination, wishing that he is right in the middle his fantasy . Bobby the hero is a $ex crazed young man . He is thrown into a dimension where the women are willing and satiny him. Bobby then is thrown into another dimension where the women are not that easy .
What Bobby is trying to do is actually be like his dad .
Grab it and see if Bobby is thrown into another dimension or does he stay into t
This is a first from the author for me. It’s a story full of fantasy, taking out of this world. The narrator is great . I have listen to Scott Bennett a few times, his voice is deep and clear. He plays the parts perfectly.
This is about the hero that has a wild imagination, wishing that he is right in the middle his fantasy . Bobby the hero is a $ex crazed young man . He is thrown into a dimension where the women are willing and satiny him. Bobby then is thrown into another dimension where the women are not that easy .
What Bobby is trying to do is actually be like his dad .
Grab it and see if Bobby is thrown into another dimension or does he stay into t
November 12, 2018
I couldn’t listen to this story without pausing it periodically to laugh. It was hilariously entertaining, and a little bit twisted too. I kept picturing it being written by a group of college kids sitting around brainstorming with the help of acid or mushrooms. Yes, it was that out there, both literally and figuratively; after all, it is set in the 39th uncharted dimension.
This is a must get for your next road trip (adults only). I loved it and think anyone with any sense of humor will too. Deathmaster is easily a 5-star book.
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This is a must get for your next road trip (adults only). I loved it and think anyone with any sense of humor will too. Deathmaster is easily a 5-star book.
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April 24, 2020
This is one of those books you're not supposed to take seriously (obvious from the cover)
Since that is the case, for me, the quality of the book lives or dies in how funny the book is and how cool the action is (since this is a love letter to many different movies and genres).
Sadly, I don't think the comedy was funny enough or the action well portrayed enough so it ended up being a disappointment.
It did make me laugh a fair bit at parts so I'm still glad I read it. If you're looking for a raunchy comedy mixed in with a love letter to 80's pop culture, give this one a shot. But as with any B-movie experience, don't go in looking for anything too deep or grandiose here.
2/5
Since that is the case, for me, the quality of the book lives or dies in how funny the book is and how cool the action is (since this is a love letter to many different movies and genres).
Sadly, I don't think the comedy was funny enough or the action well portrayed enough so it ended up being a disappointment.
It did make me laugh a fair bit at parts so I'm still glad I read it. If you're looking for a raunchy comedy mixed in with a love letter to 80's pop culture, give this one a shot. But as with any B-movie experience, don't go in looking for anything too deep or grandiose here.
2/5
July 24, 2018
Serious weak sauce so far. Wanted to give it a shot because I'm always looking for another John Dies.
Okay, less than a 1/4 in and I'm calling it. Every line is groan inducing. I like some out there books occasionally, but this is just so weak.
The narration was really the only thing it had going for it.
Okay, less than a 1/4 in and I'm calling it. Every line is groan inducing. I like some out there books occasionally, but this is just so weak.
The narration was really the only thing it had going for it.
August 18, 2018
This is a seriously funny send up of all the kitsch from the 1980's.Full of inside jokes,it's a fun ride!J.Scott Bennett was the perfect narrator.I was given this book by the narrator,author or publisher free for an honest review.
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