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This horror shares a darkly comedic horror tone that will resonate with John Dies at the End fans.
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The best books like John Dies at the End are:
- 1Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix4.1
- 2Dracula by Bram Stoker4.0
- 3It by Stephen King0
- 4Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice0#1
- 5The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson0
- 6Later by Stephen King0
- 7Holly by Stephen King0
- 8Pet Sematary: A Novel by Stephen King4.6
- 9Frankenstein by Mary Shelley4.5
- 10Billy Summers by Stephen King0
When slackers Dave and John take a mysterious drug called Soy Sauce, they gain supernatural abilities and become humanity's incompetent last hope against interdimensional horror
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This horror shares a dark and disturbing tone that will resonate with John Dies at the End fans.
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Quick Comparison: Books Like John Dies at the End
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horrorstör | Grady Hendrix | 4.1 | 2014 | 248 | Closest match |
| Dracula | Bram Stoker | 4.0 | 1897 | 488 | Similar vibes |
| It | Stephen King | 0 | 1987 | — | Similar vibes |
| Interview with the Vampire | Anne Rice | 0 | 2014 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| The Haunting of Hill House | Shirley Jackson | 0 | 2006 | — | Similar vibes |
| Later | Stephen King | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Holly | Stephen King | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Pet Sematary: A Novel | Stephen King | 4.6 | 2017 | 560 | Similar vibes |
| Frankenstein | Mary Shelley | 4.5 | 2004 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| Billy Summers | Stephen King | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to John Dies at the End?
The most similar books to John Dies at the End are Horrorstör, Dracula, It.
What should I read after John Dies at the End?
After finishing John Dies at the End, readers most commonly pick up Horrorstör next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by David Wong, such as Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits.
Who writes books like David Wong?
Authors similar to David Wong include Stephen King, Mary Shelley, Shirley Jackson, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, William Peter Blatty.
What genre is John Dies at the End?
John Dies at the End is a Horror novel by David Wong, published in 2007. It features elements of Cosmic Horror, Unreliable Narrator, Dark Comedy.
How long is John Dies at the End?
John Dies at the End is 362 pages long.
About John Dies at the End
When slackers Dave and John take a mysterious drug called Soy Sauce, they gain supernatural abilities and become humanity's incompetent last hope against interdimensional horror. Wong blends Lovecraftian cosmic horror with slacker comedy, creating a unique take on the chosen one narrative. A cult classic that spawned sequels and a film adaptation, this bizarre adventure explores reality, consciousness, and meaning through the lens of two unlikely heroes facing incomprehensible evil with nothing but sarcasm and determination.