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sarahetc's review
3.0
My bad. I actually thought this was a memoir. Spoiler alert: it is not. It is Norm Macdonald, writing Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas fanfiction with self-insert in the Thompson role. It's not that it's not entertaining, but you're going to need to enjoy both Hunter S. Thompson and Norm Macdonald and the curious, teeeny sliver of intersection between them, I think.
amiboughter's review
3.0
I have no idea what I just read but I had fun and laughed out loud a bunch.
kessler21's review
4.0
Norm Macdonald is my favorite comedian. He calls this book a true book, but not a factual book. It is NOT a memoir.
These stories are not factual and did not really happen. You start off questioning if they are real, but then soon learn they are preposterous. They are similar to his wild stories he would tell on his late night appearances.
However, loving Norm and his type of comedy, truth is hidden in these anecdotes, whether from sarcasm or hiding a bit of reality in a made up story.
You can read this book as silly stories from an unusual but smart comedian or you can it searching from those slivers of truth. Either way, distinguishing fact from fiction is impossible.
This book is bizarre, funny, and, though not factual, completely true.
If you don't like Norm Macdonald, you will not like this book.
These stories are not factual and did not really happen. You start off questioning if they are real, but then soon learn they are preposterous. They are similar to his wild stories he would tell on his late night appearances.
However, loving Norm and his type of comedy, truth is hidden in these anecdotes, whether from sarcasm or hiding a bit of reality in a made up story.
You can read this book as silly stories from an unusual but smart comedian or you can it searching from those slivers of truth. Either way, distinguishing fact from fiction is impossible.
This book is bizarre, funny, and, though not factual, completely true.
If you don't like Norm Macdonald, you will not like this book.
brobuck3's review
4.0
This book is a hilarious tangle of bits, seemingly real stories (?) and some tenderly earnest moments. 'The Final Chapter' is notably reflective and poignant, especially considering Norm's passing. I think he would love to see all the people throwing fits because this isn't a typical memoir.
RIP King.
RIP King.
dinahmight's review
4.0
Some chapters pure genius. Could do without the transphobic bits. I miss Norm. I wish he had written a real autobiography before he died.