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A review by fetterov
I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom by Jason Pargin

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I’m torn on this book. On the one hand, it’s a fun page-turner framed around a cross-country road trip by two misfits and a MacGuffin. On the other hand, the author got so heavy-handed with commentary on modern technology and human interactions. My man, we get it: Phones Bad. I agree with you! But it was like being hit in the face with a sledgehammer at points and took away from the story. But damn, this guy can spin a good tale. Outside of preaching the author’s disdain for the internet, the characters were fun too.