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Code Junkie: Pulp Edition
Kevin is an unpleasant man who loses his job.
He finds it difficult to deal with other people. He has those he considers friends, and he theoretically spends time with them, but he mostly prefers to focus on code, alcohol, and good old-fashioned cynicism.
Kevin begins having odd hallucinations. One minute he is finding comfort with a complete stranger, and the next he is in a darkened, pixelated wood. A crowd of things are gathering, yet Kevin doesn't sense danger from the creatures, just anticipation. Something is about to happen.
Before Kevin can get to the bottom of the gathering, he is thrust back into his normal life. The visions, however, do not stop. Soon the dream figures are following him into reality.
Life conspires to keep him in the small town of Deptford, longing for his first love and feeling numb inside. He isn't exactly happy with his existence, but he doesn't have much motivation to change anything. Things do begin to change, however, in strange and horrifying ways.
Author Jeffrey Koval Jr. spins a story of cynicism, introspection, and addiction. As Kevin must overcome the trials and tribulations of everyday life, he will become more and more entranced by his hallucinations. Is he crazy? Prophetic? Or something else entirely?
Code Junkie is a tale about an unpleasant man who loses his job.
Welcome to Deptford County.
He finds it difficult to deal with other people. He has those he considers friends, and he theoretically spends time with them, but he mostly prefers to focus on code, alcohol, and good old-fashioned cynicism.
Kevin begins having odd hallucinations. One minute he is finding comfort with a complete stranger, and the next he is in a darkened, pixelated wood. A crowd of things are gathering, yet Kevin doesn't sense danger from the creatures, just anticipation. Something is about to happen.
Before Kevin can get to the bottom of the gathering, he is thrust back into his normal life. The visions, however, do not stop. Soon the dream figures are following him into reality.
Life conspires to keep him in the small town of Deptford, longing for his first love and feeling numb inside. He isn't exactly happy with his existence, but he doesn't have much motivation to change anything. Things do begin to change, however, in strange and horrifying ways.
Author Jeffrey Koval Jr. spins a story of cynicism, introspection, and addiction. As Kevin must overcome the trials and tribulations of everyday life, he will become more and more entranced by his hallucinations. Is he crazy? Prophetic? Or something else entirely?
Code Junkie is a tale about an unpleasant man who loses his job.
Welcome to Deptford County.
222 pages, Paperback
First published February 22, 2014
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October 5, 2016
Everything about the book is fantastic! Sure there are some sad times but it grows more interesting as the book gets to the end! I highly recommend it for people looking for new things to read! Jeffrey Koval Jr is a fantastic writer i must say!
January 3, 2020
This was different : unlike anything I've ever read before, truly. Everything about it was great; the writing style flowed, the characters felt real and most importantly you made me like a character that was unlikeable at the same time.
July 22, 2022
Wow! What an interesting escape from reality! The ending! I didn’t see that coming!
I had a love/hate relationship with main character Kevin. At times, Kevin was downright revolting, but I found his sarcasm entertaining and his introspection enlightening. While Kevin is difficult to like, I wanted to see him flourish. At first glance, this seems to be a story of one man’s struggles, but it is much more. It is a story about small town living, big time ambitions, relationships and demons...both imagined and real!
Jeff’s writing style is most intriguing. His words paint a picture so vivid you are swept away to another world. I was sorry to see this story end. I am currently rereading Jeffrey's earlier works and am eagerly awaiting new stories from this author!
I had a love/hate relationship with main character Kevin. At times, Kevin was downright revolting, but I found his sarcasm entertaining and his introspection enlightening. While Kevin is difficult to like, I wanted to see him flourish. At first glance, this seems to be a story of one man’s struggles, but it is much more. It is a story about small town living, big time ambitions, relationships and demons...both imagined and real!
Jeff’s writing style is most intriguing. His words paint a picture so vivid you are swept away to another world. I was sorry to see this story end. I am currently rereading Jeffrey's earlier works and am eagerly awaiting new stories from this author!
October 5, 2016
The title of the book was somewhat intriguing and complex to understand at a glance. It took me more than a few minutes to understand it meant. Those were the minutes it took for me to become hooked.
I had a strange liking for the main character Kevin. Though he is generally rash and unpleasant, to me i was just trying to understand why he'll be like that. its a minor mental challenge i do where i put myself in people's shoes.
The great thing about the book also, was how the author rightly captured and developed the character. I found Code junky fun and entertaining to read. I recommend it for friends. My advice is to maintain your neutral stance and enjoy the flow of the novel. i really enjoyed it.
I had a strange liking for the main character Kevin. Though he is generally rash and unpleasant, to me i was just trying to understand why he'll be like that. its a minor mental challenge i do where i put myself in people's shoes.
The great thing about the book also, was how the author rightly captured and developed the character. I found Code junky fun and entertaining to read. I recommend it for friends. My advice is to maintain your neutral stance and enjoy the flow of the novel. i really enjoyed it.
February 7, 2017
This book was given to me by one of my students. It was a bit inappropriate but an interesting read. I would give this book a 3.5.
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