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nicholslaw's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
3.0
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press, Netgalley, and Aaron Mahnke for a copy of this book.
There were some stories I really enjoyed, some stories I skimmed, and stories I skipped. Honestly I wonder if Aaron had a million stories to share and he just couldn’t decide which ones to leave out because this book felt so long. Too long. Great for the podcast, maybe too much for a book?
There were some stories I really enjoyed, some stories I skimmed, and stories I skipped. Honestly I wonder if Aaron had a million stories to share and he just couldn’t decide which ones to leave out because this book felt so long. Too long. Great for the podcast, maybe too much for a book?
faegirl's review against another edition
3.0
Another installment from Aaron Mahnke that would appeal to people looking for witty, short anecdotes to read or share with their friends and family. I would like to see citations within the stories or a short bibliography after the stories to learn more. It is wide reaching in both regions represented and types of people discussed.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for a review, opinions are my own.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for a review, opinions are my own.
litwtchreads's review against another edition
3.25
A delightful collection of short stories about a variety of bizarre things that really reminded me of those world record type books that used to be more common in the mid-2000s. I do wish there were some pictures or at least illustrations, as I feel like that would have taken this book further than just the short stories alone. 3.25/5
thenovelbook's review against another edition
The stories are dubious and/or under-researched. The writing is heavily cliche-laden. And I can’t tell who the audience is meant to be; there’s no indication it’s for children but the style is gimmicky.
rachelsreadsandreviews1's review against another edition
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
This was a fast and informative read that would make a fantastic coffee table book. It has a ton of wild facts and dark humor to keep anyone entertained for quite some time.
I noticed that Wikipedia is cited a ton in the sources, so take that for what you will. Either way, it’s an easily digestible read that kept my attention. I think I might even try listening to the podcast of origin!
Thank you St. Martin’s Press, Aaron Mahnke, and NetGalley for my advanced review copy. My opinions are my own.
I noticed that Wikipedia is cited a ton in the sources, so take that for what you will. Either way, it’s an easily digestible read that kept my attention. I think I might even try listening to the podcast of origin!
Thank you St. Martin’s Press, Aaron Mahnke, and NetGalley for my advanced review copy. My opinions are my own.
Writing and Editing - 3
Personal Bias - 4
Final Score - 3.5
catiedearest's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you NetGalley and Aaron Mahnke for the ARC version of this book.
I have been a long time listener of all Aaron Mahnke's podcasts from Lore to Cabinet of Curiosities and everything in between. I love the unique style he uses to tell stories and talk about weird and interesting things. I am a bit of a D&D nerd so when I came across Cabinet of Curiosities I knew this would be one book I needed. I love using Aaron Mahnke's podcasts and other books to help inspire weird places, events or items into my D&D games. They always spark a conversation.
This book is amazing and I loved every second of it. I love reading about all the weird and unexplained. I feel like I might have had a unique experience when reading the book due to the fact I love listening to the podcasts. I read this book with Aaron Mahnke's voice narrating the book in my head.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who like the strange and unexplained, or if you are a fan of any of the podcasts.
I have been a long time listener of all Aaron Mahnke's podcasts from Lore to Cabinet of Curiosities and everything in between. I love the unique style he uses to tell stories and talk about weird and interesting things. I am a bit of a D&D nerd so when I came across Cabinet of Curiosities I knew this would be one book I needed. I love using Aaron Mahnke's podcasts and other books to help inspire weird places, events or items into my D&D games. They always spark a conversation.
This book is amazing and I loved every second of it. I love reading about all the weird and unexplained. I feel like I might have had a unique experience when reading the book due to the fact I love listening to the podcasts. I read this book with Aaron Mahnke's voice narrating the book in my head.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who like the strange and unexplained, or if you are a fan of any of the podcasts.