It Devours!
{{short description|2017 novel by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor}}
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| author = Joseph Fink
Jeffrey Cranor
| audio_read_by = Cecil Baldwin
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| illustrator = Jessica Hayworth
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| country = United States
| language = English
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| genre = Supernatural, mystery, surreal comedy, absurdism, horror
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| published = October 17, 2017
| publisher = Harper Perennial (US)
Orbit Books (UK)
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| media_type = Print (hardback, large print paperback), e-book, audiobook
| pages = 368
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| isbn = 0062351427
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| preceded_by = Welcome to Night Vale
| followed_by = The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives in Your Home
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It Devours! is a 2017 absurdist supernatural mystery novel by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor, and is the second book based on their podcast Welcome to Night Vale (2012–present). The story follows young scientist Nilanjana Sikdar as she investigates the Joyous Congregation of the Smiling God amid a series of mysterious disappearances in Night Vale.
It was published through Harper Perennial in the United States and Orbit Books in the United Kingdom. The audiobook is narrated by Cecil Baldwin, star of the Night Vale podcast. The novel received positive reviews from critics.
Synopsis
Nilanjana Sikdar is a scientist in the fictional town of Night Vale. Employed by Carlos, the town's leading scientist, she prioritizes facts and logic. Her principles are challenged when Carlos assigns her to investigate a mysterious rumbling in the desert wasteland outside of town. This investigation introduces her to the Joyous Congregation of the Smiling God and Darryl, a dedicated group member. As she navigates her belief in science and growing feelings for Darryl, Nilanjana suspects that the Congregation is planning a ritual that could endanger the town. Nilanjana and Darryl attempt to reconcile their differing perspectives to uncover and confront the Congregation's darkest secret.
Reception
It Devours! received positive reviews, with praise directed towards its humor, characters, and exploration of the dichotomy between religion and science.{{cite web|last1=Adams|first1=Kathryn|title= Review: It Devours! - A Welcome to NightVale Novel|url=https://pixelatedgeek.com/2017/11/review-it-devours-a-welcome-to-night-vale-novel/
|work=Pixelated Geek|date=November 14, 2017 |access-date=July 7, 2024}}{{cite web|title= IT DEVOURS! - Kirkus Reviews|url=https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/joseph-fink/it-devours/|work=Kirkus Reviews|access-date=July 7, 2024}} Danielle Maurer called it "one of [my] favorite books of [2017]" and "so much better than Welcome to Night Vale (the 2015 book, not the podcast)".{{cite web|last1=Maurer|first1=Danielle|title= Book Review: It Devours! - Danielle Maurer|url=https://daniellemaurer.com/blog/2017/11/4/book-review-it-devours|work=Danielle Maurer|date=December 6, 2017 |access-date=July 7, 2024}}
References
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External links
- {{official website|http://www.welcometonightvale.com/books#itdevours}}
{{Night Vale Presents}}
Category:American LGBTQ novels
Category:2017 science fiction novels
Category:American science fiction novels
Category:American horror novels
Category:Works based on podcasts
Category:American magic realism novels
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