Lucky Day by Chuck Tingle

Vera, a bisexual statistics professor, survives a global disaster known as the Low Probability Event, which brings about absurd catastrophes like raining fish and violent animal attacks. As she tries to make sense of the chaos, she teams up with a government agent investigating the events, leading them to a casino in Vegas that seems to be at the center of it all. /n/n The novel explores themes of identity, meaning, and the absurdity of life, all while delivering a chilling and quick-witted horror story. Vera's journey is not just about survival, but also about understanding her own place in a world that seems to be unraveling at the seams.

Reviews

Nosferatu Reads · 2025-10-30

thought-provoking 3.75

The reviewer found Lucky Day to be a decent descent into sci-fi with cosmic horror elements. They appreciated the philosophical aspects of the story and found it to be very engaging.

Nosferatu Reads' review highlights Lucky Day as a decent descent into sci-fi territory with cosmic horror sprinkled in. They appreciate the philosophical aspects of the story, noting that it is very engaging. The reviewer finds the book to be a thought-provoking read that blends horror and sci-fi in a unique way. They also mention that the book's philosophical undertones add depth to the story, making it a compelling read. Overall, they recommend the book for its originality and its ability to keep readers engaged and thinking.

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A decent descent into sci-fi territory, with some cosmic horror sprinkled in, just up my alley, yes.

The story is very philosophical and thought-provoking.

Lucky Day by Chuck Tingle is at once a terrifying and heart-wrenching portrayal of what staring into oblivion feels like, paired with a story that is both absurd and deeply engaging.

Let's Talk Books · Ee Bonner · 2025-08-26

amusing 4.00

The reviewer loved the message and humor of Lucky Day but struggled a bit with the storyline. They found the book to be amusing, surprising, and fully engaging despite some narrative challenges.

Ee Bonner's review for Let's Talk Books highlights their love for the message and humor in Lucky Day. They found the book to be amusing, surprising, and fully engaging. However, they also mention struggling a bit with the storyline, noting that it was not perfect. Despite this, they praise the book for its ability to keep them involved and entertained throughout. They appreciate the book's unique blend of horror and sci-fi, as well as its philosophical undertones. Overall, they recommend the book for its originality and its ability to provoke thought and emotion.

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I loved the message of Lucky Day, I was amused by it, and surprised by it, and fully involved in it.

I think that there will be plenty of fans of this book who like the fact that it is more of a campy sci-fi story with a few gruesome horror elements.

A decent descent into sci-fi territory, with some cosmic horror sprinkled in, just up my alley, yes.

Slate · 2025-07-13

surprising 3.50

Lucky Day is a surprisingly compelling and weird read, especially coming from an author known for more absurd works. It blends horror and sci-fi in a way that feels both fresh and engaging.

Slate's review highlights how Lucky Day stands out as a surprisingly compelling and weird read. They note that it's a refreshing departure from the author's usual style, blending horror and sci-fi in a way that feels both fresh and engaging. The review suggests that the book's unique combination of genres and its unexpected depth make it a standout work. They also mention that the book's humor and weirdness are well-balanced, creating a reading experience that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. Overall, they praise the book for its originality and its ability to keep readers engaged from start to finish.

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Lucky Day is weird, compelling—and very surprising, coming from the author of My Billionaire Triceratops Craves Gay Ass.

What follows is actually a pretty neat story. Well plotted, and that plot executed with exactly the right amount of humour and weird.

I loved the message of Lucky Day, I was amused by it, and surprised by it, and fully involved in it.

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