How to Succeed in Evil: The Novel

by Patrick McLean
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Alternately funny and dark, How to Succeed in Evil: The Novel, is the story of Edwin Windsor, Evil Efficiency Consultant. A biting satire of both modern business and the conventions of the superhero genre.This is new content, distinct from the original podcast episodes that have been up on podiobooks since 2006. While the novel is contained within the original podcast story arc, there's a lot more depth. Many new characters, much subplottery and (to use a technical term) it's funny as balls. Among other things we get to know Dr. Loeb a lot better. If you love one, you'll love the other. But to put it in some kind of perspective, the original podcast episodes might be best thought of as really good notes, character sketches, etc. But maybe that's downplaying them a bit as they were good enough to win a Parsec award?Also the Original Podcast Episodes have a lot of rich sound design in them. How to Succeed in Evil: The Novel is more of a traditional audiobook.

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  • ~ Violet ~
    Doesn’t age well
    This superhero story takes irreverent too far into the territory of problematic and offensive. In the few episodes I heard, particular attention was paid to little people, southerners, and women. There is also beastiality and slavery.
  • geepow79
    Absolutely great!
    This is a must-listen!
  • mohawkgrandpa
    Hilarious
    The characters are well thought out. It’s an off beat take on the Good vs Evil theme.
  • Recycler4570
    AMAZING
    This story line is probably the most original collection of characters in the most original take on the super hero genre I have seen. I have had several people look at me very strangely when I suddenly start laughing almost uncontrollably. Check this out!
  • Jyudel
    Awesome!
    It's like watching Accord thrown into the DC universe or something. Also, very well read.
  • chonbers
    Light hearted and fun story telling
    I ADORE P.E.M.!! His stories always put me in a better mood
  • Atomicvixen
    Great story!
    I loved the story, the plot, the characters. Little Topper is my fave! There are quite a few things to edit out when you touch up; times where you repeat yourself, pause....times where you repeat yourself, but it's an amazing fresh take on super villains.
  • Jsquirrel3
    Remarkably well written
    A great listen! I truly enjoyed this novel.
  • MadeYourMolars
    Best of all worlds
    A fantastic satire of modern business, honor and super heros. Simply produced giving great effect and well read. Other authors that read their own work for audiobooks should take a lesson or two from Mr. McLean. Please tell me there's a movie deal in the works
  • Ashkaa
    Great Book!
    I'm not usually interested in things business or superhero related, but I downloaded this one on a whim as something to do during the two hour break in my classes. After playing the first one to see if I'd like the story, I got hooked, and ended up listening to the entire book that night. The story is great, I will definitely have to keep a look out for any more of McLean's works!
  • QuillWoof
    Very good
    Silly accents not withstanding
  • Mrsgiggels
    It's on it
    Love the book
  • m34me
    This rocks
    This book was really funny. I loved the charaters and enjoyed the plot. Hilarious !
  • brishel229
    WOW!!!!
    This story is Hi-F'n-larious. McLean's style is fantasic, with Edwin's dryness and Toppers, well, over the TOPness. Topper, what can you say about topper, he steals the show.
  • PDXCanucks
    First Time Lucky
    I had never dowloaded an audiobook before and this was a pleasant surprise. I had read the description and the revious from past listener's and gave it a shot. Great story and Mclean's voice behind his characters showed great depth. I am looking forward to another Podiobook and hopefully a sequel to Edwin Windsor and Excelsior.
  • JoTownZZZ
    Great fun.
    This is a non-traditional tongue-in-cheek look at "Good" vs. "Evil". It is a humorous look at an Evil Consultant and the challenges he faces when developing plans for super villans. The production is pretty good an the story is entertaining. Its definitely worth a listen.
  • James C Maddox
    one of the greats
    How to Succeed in Evil is one of the great podcast novels out there right now. A good story with great production values.
  • Katakana
    One of the best podiobooks I've ever heard.
    Great charaters, great story, and a great reading. The episodes can't come out fast enough.
  • jstuckey001
    Good ongoing serial novel
    Been listening to the podcast since I got my iphone in october. Good story, interesting characters, and chapters coming out fast enough to keep me wanting. Please keep it up...
  • jennfitz
    Great listen
    Very fun, interesting story. A different view on society and business.
  • Loltharian
    Excellent
    This audiobook is interesting and funny and extremely well written and produced. I am a long time listener to the seanachi and his novel is excellent listening experience.
  • Rugern of Syk
    Well Worth the Wait
    Follow Edwin Winsor as he survives the irrational plots and schemes of his clients.
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