Welcome to Night Vale (Welcome to Night Vale, #1)
Welcome to Night Vale (Welcome to Night Vale, #1)
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Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015401
Novel • Fiction
Night Vale • Contemporary
2015
Adult
18+ years
HL770L
Super Short Summary
Welcome to Night Vale by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor depicts a fictional desert town where paranormal occurrences are commonplace. The narrative follows its eccentric residents, blending everyday life with extraordinary events, delivered through a community radio show format. It's an adaptation of the creators' popular podcast, exploring surreal and mysterious aspects of Night Vale.
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Review Roundup
Welcome to Night Vale, by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor, expands the quirky, surreal world of the popular podcast into novel form. While lauded for its unique charm and rich, bizarre setting, some found the plot meandering and overwrought. Fans of the podcast's eccentricity will appreciate the deep character dives, though those new to the series might feel lost.
Who Should Read Welcome to Night Vale (Welcome to Night Vale, #1)?
Fans of quirky, surreal, and darkly comedic tales will enjoy Welcome to Night Vale by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Readers who appreciate the strange charm of Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett or the eerie small-town mysteries of Gravity Falls will find themselves at home in Night Vale's peculiar universe.
45,868 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Welcome to Night Vale is based on the popular podcast of the same name, which was launched in 2012 and features an eclectic mix of community updates for the fictional desert town of Night Vale.
Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor, the authors of Welcome to Night Vale, met through experimental theater projects in New York City before creating the podcast and subsequent novel.
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Beyond the traditional narrative, Welcome to Night Vale often incorporates elements of the surreal and absurd, reflecting its origins as a podcast that blends creepy, whimsical, and satirical themes.
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Novel • Fiction
Night Vale • Contemporary
2015
Adult
18+ years
HL770L
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