Dungeon Crawl Carl Summary

In this summary episode of Literature on the Rocks, we drop into the chaotic, darkly hilarious world of Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman.

When Earth is transformed into a deadly, game-like dungeon run by an alien entertainment system, Carl and his ex-girlfriend’s cat, Princess Donut, are forced to survive level by level — with monsters, absurd rules, and an audience watching their every move. We break down the story from start to finish, covering the brutal challenges, unexpected humor, and emotional beats that make this book way more than just another LitRPG.

We talk about why this book works even if you don’t usually read sci-fi or fantasy, how the humor balances the violence, and why Carl and Donut might be one of our favorite duos ever.

Full spoilers, big laughs, and a wild ride through the dungeon. Grab a Royal Remedy cocktail and let the crawl begin. 🥂👑