1 / 6The Dungeon Anarchist’s Cookbook: Dungeon Crawler Carl, Book 3
The Dungeon Anarchist’s Cookbook is the third book in Matt Dinniman’s Dungeon Crawler Carl series, a LitRPG adventure set on the dungeon’s fourth floor. Carl and Donut must navigate the Iron Tangle, solve its puzzle and work with other crawlers while facing a bounty.
At a glance
- Book 3 in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series, by Matt Dinniman.
- The story moves to the Iron Tangle, a maze-like subway system on the dungeon’s fourth floor.
- Carl and Donut need to solve the floor’s puzzle and cooperate with other crawlers.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A clearly numbered series instalment, useful for readers following Carl and Donut’s ongoing story.
- The Iron Tangle setting and puzzle-led challenge provide a distinct new stage for the dungeon plot.
- The listed 544-page print length offers a substantial continuation.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Author | Matt Dinniman |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Michael Joseph |
| Publication date | 4 Dec. 2025 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 544 pages |
| Weight listed | 794 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 16.3 x 4.7 x 24.1 cm |
| ISBN-10 | 0241816246 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 | 978-0241816240 |
What to know before buying
- This is book 3 and continues an ongoing storyline, so it is best suited to readers familiar with the earlier instalments.
Listing details to confirm
The listing calls this the third instalment while describing the action as taking place on the dungeon’s fourth floor. These refer to the book’s series order and the story’s floor, respectively.
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book’s content and humour as entertaining, with readers also highlighting its characters and story. Some feedback says the story can be confusing at times. For a third instalment built around a complicated dungeon puzzle and an expanding series narrative, that clarity concern may matter to readers who prefer a more straightforward plot. The supplied star distribution is mostly positive, but ratings do not explain individual reactions.
Positive themes
- Readers praise the entertaining, humorous approach and engaging story.
- Feedback also highlights character development and the book as a continuation of the series.
Negative themes
- Some readers find the story confusing at times.
Frequently asked questions
Which book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series is this?
It is book 3. The story takes Carl and Donut to the dungeon’s fourth floor, the Iron Tangle.
What is the story about?
Carl and Donut must solve the Iron Tangle’s puzzle and work with other crawlers while dealing with a bounty on their heads.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 544 pages.
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