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haoife00's review against another edition
2.0
I was disappointed really. And that's saying a lot because I'm a huuuuge Frankie Boyle fan. You didn't learn all that much about the man, he didn't explain some of the things that happened in the book (why he stopped drugs, etc). The best jokes in the book are ones we've all heard on Mock the Week. Some parts of the autobio weren't even like an autobio, they were just his aimless ramblings. But I can't say I didn't enjoy them.. because they were hilarious.
It's sad that he's giving up stand up comedy.
It's sad that he's giving up stand up comedy.
marsetta's review
As a fan of Frankie Boyle, I had high expectations for this book. Unfortunately I had to give this book, no stars. It was the strangest book I have ever read. Not funny in the slightest.
necrabelle's review against another edition
dark
funny
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
3.75
obscuredbyclouds's review against another edition
2.0
I'd consider myself a kind-of Frankie Boyle fan. I really like some of Frankie Boyle's jokes, but mostly on mock the week, his stand up isn't really my thing most of the time (mainly because it does not make me laugh...). I was curious about this "autobiography" but it's neither really funny nor informative, but rather pretty rambley. I don't mind the way he writes, I don't mind the cruel jokes, but if they're not funny they just make me think they there for shock factor only. The worst part of the books were the comedy routines, as they're just not funny at all, the best parts were when I felt he was being more genuine.
This book is okay and an easy read, and if you're a Frankie Boyle fan you've probably already read this anyway, but it's not a must-read.
This book is okay and an easy read, and if you're a Frankie Boyle fan you've probably already read this anyway, but it's not a must-read.
fernweh85's review against another edition
3.0
Sure, there were some bits that made me laugh out loud, but this book is way longer than it needs to me. What's more, the bits that are moderately interesting eg drug use, he skims over in favour of pages of random scripts, etc which, to be honest, I completely skipped because they were too weird. Add to that the fact that Frankie admits that most of the book is untrue and, well, it was just a little pointless.
spencesational's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. Funny in places but mainly I didn't understand a thing he was saying! Not because of his nationality; I am half Scottish and understand the Scottish ways and way but just because it didn't seem to go anywhere. Maybe that is his point but I think he can go over the top sometimes. To him, it is for shock value but I don't think so much of it is necessary. As with most things in life moderation is the key, it's the excess that can kill you and I think the excess killed the book for me.
Also, and probably mainly, I bought this autobiography to find out about Frankie's life but there is no mention of when he was born, only brief mentions of ex-partners and nothing mentioned about his parents. Most of it is just incomprehensible rambling. Mock The Week is also only skirted over briefly. To be honest I feel a bit betrayed.
Also, and probably mainly, I bought this autobiography to find out about Frankie's life but there is no mention of when he was born, only brief mentions of ex-partners and nothing mentioned about his parents. Most of it is just incomprehensible rambling. Mock The Week is also only skirted over briefly. To be honest I feel a bit betrayed.
frankiecully's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed this. Couldn't tell what was real and what was not.