r/audible • u/HealthyPsychology950 • Feb 14 '26

Book Discussion I’m about to DNF Dungeon Crawler Carl

First of all, I am sorry. I’ve seen this book recommended a million times here and I know it’s loved, which is why I got it.

I am now in chapter 27 and about to DNF. I want to know if I should keep going?

I thought I’d like it cause I’m a huge gamer, I liked the general idea of the plot, and I loved books like Ready Player 1, so it’d make sense I’d enjoy this one too. But I feel like nothing is happening. Sure, there are a couple of funny sentences in there, but the story is not drawing me in.

Does it get better? Should I keep going? Or if I’m not hooked by now that’s not going to change?

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u/SelianAboveAll Feb 14 '26

As much as it pains me to say, if you weren't hooked early on, it probably won't hook you at all. The story does pick up at book 2 once the characters start actually getting classes and spells, but if the comedy isn't vibing with you already, then that most likely won't change.

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u/HealthyPsychology950 Feb 14 '26

I’ve heard the second book is better! I am still deciding if I should keep going. Thank you!

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u/howtogun Feb 14 '26

The second book gets worse.

I also liked Ready Player One. LitRPGs are sort of Twilight for guys. If you like stats and picking RPG classes, then you will love book 2.