John Dies at the End

By: David Wong

Narrated by: Stephen R. Thorne

Length: 14 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

John Dies at the End is a genre-bending, humorous account of two college drop-outs inadvertently charged with saving their small town—and the world—from a host of supernatural and paranormal invasions.

Stop.

You should not have touched this flyer with your bare hands.

No, don’t put it down. It’s too late. They’re watching you.

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 Korrok, about the invasion, and the future. But it’s too late. You touched the book. You’re in the game. You’re under the eye.

The only defense is knowledge. You need to read this book, to the end. Even the part with the bratwurst. Why? You just have to trust me.

The important thing is this: the drug is called Soy Sauce, and it gives users a window into another dimension. John and I never had the chance to say no. You still do.

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 was my fault.

©2007 David Wong and Permuted Press. All rights reserved. (P)2011 BBC Audiobooks America

So, Freakin', Awesome!

If it wasn't for the word limit, I only would've said, "Enough Said." So, yeah.

good book

the story kinda really pulled me in though it took a little while. listened to it straight through.

meh

the book itself was pretty good, funny- but I did not like the ending one bit.

Great book!

I really enjoyed this book. It was shocking and disturbing (sometimes forcefully so I must admit). The narration was stellar, dynamic and emotional. This book is hilarious is such a twisted way that really caters to my darker sense of humour. Great read, 5/5.

great stuff

fantastic narration, awful he didn't return for the sequel. I laughed quite a bit during my commute while listening to this book.

Hilariously Dark with Chilling Twists

Would you listen to John Dies at the End again? Why?

Hell yes I would listen to it again. I actually have. It's one of the few audiobooks that is a permanent part of my iphone audible library and I listen to it at least once a month!

What was one of the most memorable moments of John Dies at the End?

I love the end of the first incident of the book when David, John, and Co fight off the sauce beasts in the Luxor Hotel. John's defense of chair fighting with a Macho Man Randy Savage impression and then his idea of distracting the monsters with Camel Holocaust is one of the funniest parts of the book. "Guys, this is just retarded enough to work." Classic.

Have you listened to any of Stephen R. Thorne’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I've never listened the any of Stephen Thorne's other performances but I would definitely listen to a book he's read again. His distinct voices for all the different characters as well as the perfect portrayal of David's hilarious yet earnest tone made the entire performance believable. Thorne is the only voice I can now picture as David and am not at all sad about that.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Ok. One. SPOILERS. Kind of. The end of the book when David explains the last incident and what happens to him is especially moving since the reader becomes invested in Dave only for that to happen and shake out whole belief in him. We feel for his struggle to come to terms with the new information and ramifications.

Any additional comments?

If you like supernatural horror and dark comedy, buy this book. You won't regret it.

Reads like an acid trip

I am not sure how to even start a review on this book. It is far fetched soup of those most bizarre combination of ideas and plot. It is a unique and entertaining story. It was pretty long and I wasn't sure if I could finish but glad I am glad that I did. I can't recommend it because it is so off the wall you may not care for it. But I plan on ordering the rest of the series.

Vile and hysterical

This is a brilliantly wacko story. I haven't laughed out loud so much listening to an audiobook in quite some time. It's sort of dark and has moments when it moves into a real thriller mode. Horror is often the vehicle for moving the plot along. However the dialogue is ridiculously silly and profane so it might not be appropriate for some readers. The reader is brilliant! He makes the characters come alive, and brings perhaps even more humor to the story then is actually in the text. If you enjoy ridiculous stories that make you laugh and don't mind some strong profanity this will be a very enjoyable listen for you.

Funny, Gory, and Fun

Story good but a little hard to follow at times. overall a good listen. Laugh out loud moments, descriptive, odd, scenes, lots of creative swearing.

OMG get out of my head!!

What did you love best about John Dies at the End?

Becoming invested in John and finding out I am not the only one with weird crap in their head!

What about Stephen R. Thorne’s performance did you like?

Perfect voice and performance for this story.

Any additional comments?

Can't wait to see the movie and listening to the next installment.