As Seen On T.V. Paperback – January 18, 2019

I was so excited to read this book, mainly because the premise sounded fun and quirky. This is only my second JWC read after recently finishing Charge Land so my hopes were high. I fell in love with the character of Artie as I started to read the first few chapters. Not going to lie, a little of his personality reminded me of Dexter. I enjoyed his trips to the store for the latest As Seen On TV items and how he interacted with people. But quickly, Artie starts to loose control and things start to warp... That's when I started to stumble as a reader. From midway through on until the end, I stayed in a bit of a haze, trudging through each page. It may be me but I personally can't stand the "What's real, what's not real" angle. And although, it's not that clear cut, I still got tired of the back and forth. I kinda lost interest in the story and just wanted to know how it all ended. But when I got to the last chapter, it just threw a whole new " WTF" scene out there... So....yeah, kinda don't know what I read and how to process it. Walked away from this one a little disappointed, but it won't deter me from reading more of JWC.

Man, this was a one trippy book. Paranoid to the max in such a fun way. So much imagination and weirdness. I couldn't begin to tell where this storyline was going, and that's the way I like it, baby! The book should be in an As Seen on TV ad. It should be in the As Seen on TV section at your local drug store. It should be in your hands right now!!!

Absolutely loved this book! A very fun, entertaining read with just the right amount of humor, killing and “eww”. It does blur the lines of what’s real and what’s not, but I had no difficulties with it. And the ending, unexpected but awesome!

I met John Wayne Comunale the other day at a book fair (rad dude!), where he told me about his latest book, As Seen On T.V., and I was sold based on the premise alone. A serial killed obsessed with “As Seen on TV” products. Sounded like a fun mixture of grimy violence and commercialized consumerism.It was a solid read, and kept me turning each page to see what happens next. It started out pretty dark and humorous, and without giving away important details, the story takes a psychological turn, which drastically changes its course.JWC is great at detailing the various set-pieces of his story in a disturbingly funny and gory fashion. Some of the descriptions had me cringing, especially in the last third of the book. It felt like I was reading a well-made and thought out schlocky Grindhouse-style movie, which also had an underlying social commentary. JWC definitely knows what he’s doing and this was a solid introduction into his writing.Give it a read if you’re in the mood for something violent and darkly funny.

3.5-4Comunale certainly has a way with words and worlds that makes my skin crawl. As a horror fan, this is a good thing. I really did have fun with this read, it was even better discussing this with the two friends I read this with.A serial killer obsessed with As Seen On TV products? Yes, please. I liked what the author did with this idea. Around the halfway point I lost the thread a little. The story takes a turn and the lines of reality blur and I just got a little uninvested. The writing and descriptions are good, but by the end the script had been "flipped" too many times and I was lost and pulled out the story a bit.I will definitely read more from Comunale. He is a unique writer that seems to tackle bizarre topics and I am here for that.

This book was quite the read. I loved every second of it. My only complaint was I wish their was more, but nonetheless it was a very creative and fun story to read.The story itself fits right in with the Bizarro genre that Mr.Wayne has roots in. At first the lighthearted serial killer, Artie, seems to be just another OCD infused, consumer addicted, serial killer. As you read more and more the story grows more bizarre and strange, making you question everything. The story grows even more enticing as you learn more about the antagonist, the motives, and the strange occurrences. Finally the book ends with a perfect dark, strange, and crazy ending that only fits the crazed flow of the book. I mean what an ending, surprising and very, VERY bizarre. I won't spoil it here but hopefully that gives the folks at home enough justification to pick up a copy of their own.I think another interesting aspect that the author pursues in the novel is the strange As Seen on T.V. The author goes into detail and has some interesting items that pop up. I haven't checked to see if any of the items are actual As Seen on T.V. products, if they were that's hilarious, but it adds a very lighthearted and funny aspect to the book. There is one scene in particular that made me laugh, but was also kind of dark, and it's a scene where the main character, Artie, had modified a certain item to better suit him in his line of work. It is dark and hilarious, two amazing combinations.Very enjoyable read! Would recommend it to most. It is lighthearted enough to be suitable for those not so in the twisted world of horror but dark enough to keep a huge horror fan as myself entertained.

Growing up, my sister and I were obsessed over infomercials. We would sit there watching tv, memorizing the products and try to convince our mother we NEEDED the items. We still quote some of them to this day and are convinced they would come in handy. Of course, seeing this title triggered me and I had to read it. I had to see where he was going to go with it.An OCD serial killer who’s obsessed with top of the line cleaning products and popcorn makers. Sign me up! I couldn’t get over the insane names of these items, JWC had me cracking up through the majority of the book. He has the perfect blend of humor mixed with horror and I’m here for it. If you ever thought you didn’t like bizarro horror, might want to try it again and start with John Wayne Comunale.

This book was a ride from beginning to end! Artie was such a fun character to follow and his quirks and obsessions felt so real. The end left me wondering what really happened and what’s to become of him. Ready for more from this guy!