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The People You Meet in Hell
A Troubling Almanac of the Very Worst Humans in History
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This book suits readers who enjoy true crime with a satirical edge, those who appreciate dark humour, and fans of unconventional, irreverent takes on history's worst villains. It’s ideal for mature audiences looking for a comedic but thoughtful commentary on human depravity.
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True crime monsters, historic jerks, and Earth's lowest of the low get their due.
There's no rest for the wicked! Darkly hilarious and deeply satisfying, The People You Meet in Hell takes comedy roasts to a whole new subterranean level. This definitive guide to humanity's most despicable individuals tempers their gasp-worthy true crimes with mockery and a big pinch of karma administered by Satan himself. From dictators to serial killers and even everyday monsters like your micromanaging boss, this book pulls no punches.
Enjoy entertaining star ratings and custom punishments from the Devil himself, complete with 40 comically gratifying illustrations:
- Consummate cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer enjoys a tofu-heavy diet down below.
- Murderous misogynist Ted Bundy is a hit on Hell's most horrifying dating app.
- Baby farmer Amelia Dyer spends a sleepless eternity surrounded by creepy porcelain dolls.
With a heavy helping of posthumous humour, The People You Meet in Hell reminds you that there's always hope. Well, maybe not for these people. But for you, probably! You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll cringe, and you'll thank your lucky stars that you're not in the crosshairs. (Yet.)
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ISBN: 9781250287793
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 19 September 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: St Martin's Press
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Pipi Sposito
- Illustrated by Pipi Sposito
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 143.0mm
Height: 193.0mm
Weight: 281g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Brian Boone is the editor and writer of a bestselling trivia almanac series, several nonfiction guides, and the novel, Great Men of Science. He has contributed to How Stuff Works, Barnes & Noble Reads, McSweeney's, Splitsider, Someecards, The Onion, Adult Swim, and Funny or Die. Brian lives in the Pacific Northwest with his family.
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