
Hellhole
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Narrated by:
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Macleod Andrews
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By:
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Gina Damico
A devil is a bad influence.... There was a time when geeky, squeaky-clean Max Kilgore would never lie or steal or even think about murder. Then he accidentally unearths a devil, and Max's choices are no longer his own. The big red guy has a penchant for couch surfing and junk food - and you should never underestimate evil on a sugar high. With the help of Lore, a former goth girl who knows a thing or two about the dark side, Max is racing against the clock to get rid of the houseguest from hell before time, and all the Flamin' Hot Cheetos this side of the fiery abyss, run out.
Gina Damico, author of the Croak series, once again delivers all the horror, hilarity, and high-stakes drama that any kid in high school or hell could ever handle.
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Be careful what u wish for
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The Narrator was really good one of the best the 3 stars is for our weizel protagonist all the supporting characters were awsome good dialog.
Give it a chance I suppose what bothers me may not bother you.
Good Plot, Stupid Protagonist
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What made the experience of listening to Hellhole the most enjoyable?
So, since this was the first audiobook I ever read fully, I am going to go ahead and give myself a pat on the back. But - this format is so not for me. I would have finished this book ages ago by actually reading it, not dividing it over two months. The narrator was pretty good, especially when it came to Max's dialogues and Burg's sassy comments, but for the female dialgoues - eh...I cringed at some points. Audie was particularly difficult to hear spoken, in that falsetto. Lore being spoken was good, and the narrator totally brought out her couldn't-care-less attitude. Overall, great book, but not a fan of the audiobook version.What did you like best about this story?
Hellhole, as any book of Damico's, is fun, and even though there are dark themes to the story, it is foremost a very hilarious. Starting from the character names, and with Max's mental commentary, Lore's sass, and Burg's love for all things artery-clogging, I was pretty much smiling through most of the book. Max has a devil in his basement, all because he accidentally raised him from hell, and now strikes a deal with him to ensure his mother's full recovery from her terminal condition. What he didn't sign up for was the mental anguish, dealing with the devil's demands, keeping said devil a secret, while figuring out how to hold up his end of the bargain. And it's not an easy one - Burg wants a big house, with a hot tub, as payment, with it being preferably stolen. Max is put into a dilemma, doing illegal and sometimes wrong things, just for his mom. Lore, a former dealer with such a devil, helps him out, initially reluctant but then she warms up to him. There is no mushy romance, but they are cute together.Was not a fan of the narration
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The beginning and the ending were actually Hellhole’s weakest points. The beginning seemed slightly ridiculous as there was no good reason for Max to end up with Berg. The whole digging-up-the-devil business made very little sense and I felt that Max’s whole predicament lost some weight because of how it came about. The ending on the other hand felt rushed and non-sensical and it made my head spin with how quickly everything was wrapped up. I had maybe twenty minutes left of my audiobook and nothing was resolved, which made me panic slightly, and then before I knew it, everything was set to rights.
The middle part, however, was an absolute delight, what with all the humor and the explorations of Max’s character. A boy in his situation could so easily be swayed by the forces of evil, and it was touch-and-go for a while there since he kept making so many poor choices that almost led him to the point of no redemption. That psychological aspect of the story that can be pondered and discussed if one is willing to dig just a little deeper is something I truly didn’t expect from Damico, but it made Hellhole a much better and far more worthy experience.
The romance developed slowly, gradually, from poorly hidden disdain to reluctant friendship and finally to love. I really enjoyed the fact that Max had a best friend who was never anything more, and that he managed to endear himself to Lore despite his inability to talk to girls. Word vomit is a term that certainly applies to Max and his predicament was always equal parts endearing and exasperating.
MacLeod Andrews is quickly turning out to be one of the few narrators that can be relied upon completely. He is the male version of Lorelei King – fabulously funny, extremely capable, with a voice laced with humor and a talent for voice characterization. I still maintain that his female voices need more work, but overall, his performance is always superb.
All in all, Hellhole is a standalone, it’s adorable and it will make you laugh. When you add to that MacLeod Andrews’ fabulous voice, you know you’re in for a treat.
Gina Damico is simply hilarious
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I was a little apprehensive about delving into a new story with a new narrator after having grown so fond of Croak, but I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly I warmed up to Hellhole.
Five stars to Hellhole. Really well done, Gina!!!
Excellence continues into new adventure
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Very entertaining, excellent narration.
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If you want to read a book that is light on the mental strain and will get you to chuckle, I would pick up this book. Steer clear if you want to read a book that will catch you off guard and make you think.
Not the best book of all time, but it was good.
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Great concept!
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a devil's voice and a girl's voice with ease. Nerdy Max--the main character--was so funny, even when he didn't intend to be.
I felt like I lost a friend at the end of the book!
A fun easy listen
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What made the experience of listening to Hellhole the most enjoyable?
I think Macleod Andrews did a wonderful job of performing. Completely saved the book in my opinion. His reading is very energetic and his voices (especially Burg's) make me giggle.What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)
Honestly? All I could think of was "Really?... That's how you're ending book?" It is a very confusing mismash of adult and childish situations.What about Macleod Andrews’s performance did you like?
Refer to question 1.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No. I did listen to it outside of my car (which is where I do the majority of my listening as I commute), but it wasn't a book I felt the need to listen to constantly.Any additional comments?
Had it not been for the language used in the book it could have been a children's book (think like 8-12). Not at all what I was expecting from Gina Damico after her Grimm series.Slightly Confusing
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