MrBeast’s book with James Patterson is even stranger than you expected. I know too well.
Slate • • entertainment
Key Points:
- MrBeast and James Patterson have co-authored a novel titled "The Most Dangerous Game," released recently, which aims to encourage a new generation to read by offering a story resembling a MrBeast video in book form.
- Despite MrBeast's massive YouTube following, the book's preorder numbers are surprisingly low, with only four-digit preorders reported, raising questions about the book's commercial success relative to its rumored $1 million deal.
- The novel targets a younger audience with simple language and a straightforward plot but is marketed as an adult book, creating a disconnect between its style and intended readership.
- The story features a high-stakes competition with a billion-dollar prize, reflecting MrBeast's typical themes of large cash rewards and spectacle, but the book is criticized for being poorly written and superficial.
- MrBeast's character in the book expresses an idealistic worldview focused on using money to do good, though this contrasts with the spectacle-driven nature of his real-life content; promotional efforts include a $1 million prize draw linked to book purchases and a real-life game event.
