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jessica_grayson's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
5.0
tbarrett815's review against another edition
5.0
This is the second book I’ve finished in a two day period—something I’m pretty sure I’ve never done before. However, I should probably mention that the main reason I read this book so fast was because I had to sit in Chapters for hours post-tornado to charge my devices and briefly connect with the outside world. Also, I had literally nothing else to do.
Regardless, I have never laughed so hard while reading a book.
I’m a huge fan of the podcast version of “My Dad Wrote a Porno.” (If you haven’t listened to it yet, get thee to iTunes immediately!) I always listen to it whenever I’m commuting and I have a very hard (pun very much intended) time keeping my laughter to myself. Belinda Blumenthal’s world is simply unlike any other—I dare you to not bust up laughing while listening to the podcast or reading the book.
This book is a fully annotated version of Rocky Flintstone’s original masterpiece Belinda Blinked 1. It comes complete with liner notes that say what we’re all thinking, and it even has insights from Rocky Flintstone himself—I never knew how much I needed his insight on the art of writing “good” erotica).
Plus, it’s structured like a novel study guide—the podcast hosts/authors include hilarious context notes, talking points, and activity suggestions (“try having a conversation where your partner is not allowed to respond for 30 seconds”). Also, this book does the world a public service by including a diagram of the female reproductive system—there is absolutely no circumstance where someone’s penis needs to touch the cervix, let alone travel all the way around to the ovaries.
Overall, this was the funniest book I’ve ever read, and I highly suggest it for your next book of the month pick—and all the activities included after each chapter should be mandatory.
Regardless, I have never laughed so hard while reading a book.
I’m a huge fan of the podcast version of “My Dad Wrote a Porno.” (If you haven’t listened to it yet, get thee to iTunes immediately!) I always listen to it whenever I’m commuting and I have a very hard (pun very much intended) time keeping my laughter to myself. Belinda Blumenthal’s world is simply unlike any other—I dare you to not bust up laughing while listening to the podcast or reading the book.
This book is a fully annotated version of Rocky Flintstone’s original masterpiece Belinda Blinked 1. It comes complete with liner notes that say what we’re all thinking, and it even has insights from Rocky Flintstone himself—I never knew how much I needed his insight on the art of writing “good” erotica).
Plus, it’s structured like a novel study guide—the podcast hosts/authors include hilarious context notes, talking points, and activity suggestions (“try having a conversation where your partner is not allowed to respond for 30 seconds”). Also, this book does the world a public service by including a diagram of the female reproductive system—there is absolutely no circumstance where someone’s penis needs to touch the cervix, let alone travel all the way around to the ovaries.
Overall, this was the funniest book I’ve ever read, and I highly suggest it for your next book of the month pick—and all the activities included after each chapter should be mandatory.
tinyphrases's review against another edition
5.0
There's no way I could ever give this less than 5 stars. Anyone who knows me, knows I love this podcast the MOST. It's funny and awkward and painful, but it's prime dad humour.
chi_hoosier's review against another edition
3.0
it's not as great as the podcast but had some gems. happy to support
ellies_book_corner's review against another edition
3.0
This rating is only for the book (the podcast itself is 5*). Unfortunately I felt it didn't add much to the podcast, and although amusing was much less funny than listening to the podcast and therefore wasn't worth the amount of money I spent on it.
mrz_owenz's review against another edition
5.0
WARNING!!! My rating is based on the podcast reading of this 'book' (My Dad Wrote a Porno is the title) (available where ever you get podcasts, I'm sure), not the hardcover or the actual original book. The book Belinda Blinked [bc:Belinda Blinked 1|30687532|Belinda Blinked 1|Rocky Flintstone|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1466507245s/30687532.jpg|47433374] is pretty much trash but the reactions of the son of the author and his two friends as they are reading it are absolutely delightful and definitely worth a listen. (I'm also a bit of an Anglophile so all the British slang was especially fun.) You too can learn about the nipples of various female characters: Get Belinda some Tiger Balm for her nipples for the love of all that is good!! The Duchess has nipples the size of rivets on the Titanic! Tears of laughter. Honestly, I may have to buy the Kindle edition of Belinda Blinked because good or terrible, I got a lot of giggles out of the book and Rocky is clearly a fantastically good sport.
missnatashak's review against another edition
5.0
Brilliant, love the York Notes style! Massive fan of the podcast
mountainreader's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75