ainsleyiscariot's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
phateddie's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
The celeb stuff and some of the stuff about TV, while I get it, is a bit too much for me. I don't see the value in attacking Susan Boyle or Amanda Holdenfor being ugly. I get that it's making fun of a whole industry/world that thrives off it own validity but I personally don't find it funny.
That being said. The majority of this book is incredible. Acute, piercing commentary on the state of the world delivered in a dry, over the top Frankie Boyle fashion. Great read
That being said. The majority of this book is incredible. Acute, piercing commentary on the state of the world delivered in a dry, over the top Frankie Boyle fashion. Great read
eflind's review against another edition
4.0
Stylistically, it took me a little while to get into this book. There are parts that read more like the transcript to a standup gig than a book, which can be a little bothersome. But once I became used to that, I really settled in and enjoyed the book.
Certainly, Frankie's humor isn't for everyone. He's crass and likes to go for the shock. He's also extremely intelligent and a fantastic political comedian. I was crying laughing at points. If you aren't a fan of Frankie's standup (which I wish he were still doing), nothing here is going to win you over. But if you do like his style, there is a lot here to enjoy.
Certainly, Frankie's humor isn't for everyone. He's crass and likes to go for the shock. He's also extremely intelligent and a fantastic political comedian. I was crying laughing at points. If you aren't a fan of Frankie's standup (which I wish he were still doing), nothing here is going to win you over. But if you do like his style, there is a lot here to enjoy.
the_coycaterpillar_reads's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
You'll either love or hate this review just due to the author of this book. So buckle up if you intend to read it, if you don't ah well.
Frankie Boyle is a risque scottish stand up comedian whose jokes can place him in an uncomfortable placement within mainstream comedy. He has always been controversial in topics discussed with maximum impact in a very rash and in your face fashion. That is what most appealed to me in his shows and I have seen him live multiple times. The man in real life is completely different and he emits a caring and empathetic individual both to people and our planet.
The book is absolutely his stage presence and his witty one liners thrown into serious topics has me chuckling throughout.
You'll either love or hate this review just due to the author of this book. So buckle up if you intend to read it, if you don't ah well.
Frankie Boyle is a risque scottish stand up comedian whose jokes can place him in an uncomfortable placement within mainstream comedy. He has always been controversial in topics discussed with maximum impact in a very rash and in your face fashion. That is what most appealed to me in his shows and I have seen him live multiple times. The man in real life is completely different and he emits a caring and empathetic individual both to people and our planet.
The book is absolutely his stage presence and his witty one liners thrown into serious topics has me chuckling throughout.
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