Humor Books

Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (8/06)

"Fine Dining Madness: The rules & realities of fine dining," should be required reading for everyone that dines out. John Galloway writes about his personal experiences in the restaurant business from the restaurant employee angle. From his experiences, I learned a lot about what not to do if I don't want bad things happening to my food. Since I am a pretty considerate diner, I always felt that I was relatively safe from waiter or chef retributions; however, I learned that dining with rude guests can result in both of us getting food that has been tampered with. There are acquaintances that I will never dine out with again. As a matter of fact, after reading this book, I would like to invite some of them over to dinner and do what some of the waiters have probably done to my food just because I was with them.

While the stories are entertaining, I also learned a great deal about dining etiquette, not just how to treat restaurant employees, but also useful information about subjects such as ordering wine. Galloway does the reader a huge favor by providing a lot of useful information in a format that is totally enjoyable to read. Galloway also talks about diners
who earned top respect and treatment from the staff, a lot of it is based on their behavior and not all of it involves how much they tip. There are some heartwarming stories about dining guests who earned a great deal of respect from the staff. To Galloway, decorated war heroes ranked highly, and this was justifiably so. He includes some historical facts that help highlight the importance of what these people were involved with.

Galloway also talks about the colorful personalities that he dealt with on a daily basis, either being his co-workers or being the guests, several of which were celebrities, including President Bush. Galloway's recollections tend to be hilarious. He uses his dry wit to make comments that instantly will make you laugh out loud.

I highly recommend this book as a gift to people who are rude restaurant diners. Hopefully, they will recognize themselves and make some needed changes. I also recommend it to people who enjoy a good, humorous, non-fiction book. The subject matter is not typical, so it will be a fun change for them. You will just have to read it for yourself to see what I am talking about. Enjoy!

Good gravy I loved this book! I was sad when it ended, and will hunt the stores for Mr. Galloways's next write.

As the other reviews suggest, this book is about everyone. You and me. Oh sure, there are different names and faces, but they're just like you and me. John is meant for higher ground, but he's stuck in the restaurant world of fine dining. He's restless, and feels dishonored in the world of fine dining, but has the spine to take the road less traveled.

If Galloway fails in anything else he tries, at least he tries, and that's a lesson for all. And if he writes another book, everyone is a winner. But the most important lesson in Madness is to live with a kind heart, as he does.

Read this book and You'll learn much about fine dining, even more about life.

I purchased this book based on the recommendations I read here. I have to say I was disappointed with this book. Considering how everyone here raved about it, I thought it was going to be this fantastic book. It just did not live up to the reviews. There were some funny parts and the first couple of chapters with the "rules" were enlightening, but it wasn't worthy of 5 or even 4 stars, in my opinion.

This book is special. It is the insider's view on the range of characters found in restaurants... from both sides of the kitchen doors. It is very funny in most spots: while reading it on a plane, my eyes watered from the urge to laugh, other times from the urge to cry. It is intended to be biographical, humorous, tender, tragic, respectful, irreverent and witty. It is all of the above in different places. It is NOT a boring work.

If English is not your native language, you are apt to miss most of the humor. Unless you spend a lot of time out of the house, it can require thought to decipher the meaning. If you're street-smart, it is comical language.

Only the naive might think this work is not PC, this author repects those who've earned repsect and definitely disrespects those who've earned disrespect.

To read the book will make you a more savvy diner, a better customer, a more realistic restarant patron and a decent tipper.

If you eat at restarants, infrequently or otherwise, consider yourself uneducated until you read this book.

Loved this book!

It's a hilarious look at the restaurant business from a waiter's perspective. The author recounts his restaurant war stories with anecdotes about patrons and waitstaff alike. From celebrities, call girls, mob bosses and crazed chefs, to all forms of addiction, wine insights, imperative tipping protocol and other useful information, Galloway shows readers how to get the maximum value from their restaurant dollar. This book is a must read for anyone who dines out, aspires to a better life, or ever wanted to know what was happening behind those swinging doors (hint: three-second floorsteak).

Weisbecker's previous book Captain Zero was not a happy tale as the author comes to terms with his former best friend's crack addiction, but there was humor and many wild moments as the author describes past and present misadventures... This book (CYGAWA) has a much more negative vibe overall and goes much deeper into the human condition and the all too real horrors of human relations, be they sex or surf or economic based, or a mix of those elements.

This overriding negative vibe doesn't mean this book isn't good; it is. Weisbecker is a terrific writer: he has the cynical, aging-yet-sharp surfer's voice down pat. The story here is character driven and the people and their motives are well-described, and sometimes scary despite their veneer of normalcy... liars, murderers, fools, thieves, and even the author himself... but as it goes on from the author's difficulties working with others on a Hollywood screenplay to his difficulties living with those at the so-called end of the road, I found it was just going on too long. Ironic because Weisbecker goes on at length about his distaste for his editor's desire to limit pages, but the redundancy of various scenes and moods here, even the redundancy of certain words and phrases, and the inclusion of several long sections regarding land wars, made me wonder why this wasn't cut down... in fact, there are several times when Weisbecker suggests the reader skip ahead, so I did... but despite that long downward dip in the middle there were some big and ironic payoffs at the end which made sticking with it worthwhile. Recommended.

I love Allan Weisbecker. He's a space case in the very best way. He's like some kind of agoraphobic who's addicted to public places. I read this book a few months back and found it one of the most brilliantly entertaining and irritating books of my life. I worried for this guy all through it, even though the existence of the book proved he'd survived the pyschophysical ordeals he was describing. I also found large wads of my own life and psyche embedded in his tale, because Allan's apparent goal is a supreme self-transparency -- so supreme that I often found myself looking right through him at myself. You're weird and brilliant AW, like so many ... but different. Go well & keep sliding!

I really enjoyed the other 2 Weisbecker books but this one was a jumble of cry-baby paranoia.

I have read all three of Allan Weisbecker's books (my copy on In Search of Captain Zero is falling apart), and coincidentally ended up finishing Can't You Get Along With Anyone while in Costa Rica. While this isn't the first time I have heard of issues involving squatters, it was interesting to read about the Max Dalton investigation in depth.

On a separate note, while the book can be a difficult read at times if you're not used to Weisbecker's liberal use of footnotes, as the audience, it is extremely easy to connect to him not as the distant author, but as a human being (and upon reading other reviews, find it hard to believe that many other people would not resort to the same obsession over a significant other's constant indiscretions - to put it lightly). It also says much for his credibility that he continues to name names and post ample evidence on the book's website...some fascinating reading I would recommend once you've finished the book.

Last year around this time, Kurt Vonnegut died, and I found myself lamenting the loss of yet another of my authorial heroes. (Can you imagine the war stories Vonnegut, Heller and Mailer must be swapping at the post-mortem bar?). I asked myself where their particular brand of balls-to-the-wall insight and reverence for the absurdity of humankind had gone. Then I read CYGAWA. And I figured it out. It just went surfing in Costa Rica.

This book haunts me. Having read it a few months ago, and being unable to shake its emotional impact, I visited this Amazon page to see what other people thought, based on the reader reviews.

112 reviews, all but 4 being being 5-star raves (the few 4 starred ones SOUND like 5 stars).

I agree with the raves. Completely. And then some. I tried to figure out what was going on with the 4 people who gave CYGAWA one or two stars, and whose opinion of the book was overtly hostile. Like the review just preceding this one: sue c headlines her review "horrible" and brands Weisbecker's masterpiece as a "jumble of cry-baby paranoia."

I asked myself, What is with this woman? What realm of reality is she living in? Then it hit me.

Consider: A major storyline in CYGAWA is the "outing" of a sociopath. Research studies have shown that 1 in 25 people are sociopaths (how's that for a scary thought). 1 in 25. Four percent.

Out of 112 reviews, 4 people HATED the book. Almost exactly the same percentage as the percentage of sociopaths in the general population.

This could explain sue c and the other three hostile reviewers' attitudes. As Weisbecker points out, a sociopath's worst nightmare is being exposed. Hence sue c's and the others' outrage at the outing of one of their kind.

The point of this review: CYGAWA is a great read...unless you're a sociopath.

this book is the comp of the douglas adams series hitchhikers guide to the galaxy. it is hilarious well written and something just to put your imagination to work.

All the books plus a separate story together in one volume! What else could I wish for? If you enjoyed the movie, (okay, okay, there are always some differences between movie and book) you are going to love the books. It's that kind of ironic humour that makes you laugh through intelligent remarks, not silly statements.

The Hitchhiker's guide is funny and completely odd, but smart. This combination makes it a very different reading experience, it really does not have that much in the way of story of plot development, but the writing is just so fantastic and smart. It may not be a long read, but it is a more complex read then it seems. Its not for everyone and it may help to know that it is a strange ride to begin with. Remember DON'T PANIC and don't forget your towel.

These books are still as funny as they were when I read them in school 25 years ago.

Bought the compendium for my wife as an Xmas gift, she had seen the movie but had not read the books. In the first week she read 2 of them, couldn't put it down.

If you are anything but a Fox news viewing NASCAR mark, you will love the dry and slightly sarcastic humor in Douglas Adam's work.

Possibly the best sci-fi comedy ever written. But toward the end of the series, it becomes so much more, as great plotting and rich characterization are thrown into the mix.

The first two books are just plain lunacy, short on plotting, but heavy on Adams' great comic dialogue and wacky sci-fi premises (three stars each). The third is just as crazy, but with the added bonus of a plot thrown in! And Arthur actually saves the universe for good measure (four stars). The fourth and fifth novels are much richer in characterization, and continue the great plotting of the third (four stars each). You can see my reviews of the individual books for more detail, but to make a long story short, this is definitely a series not to be missed!

OH my Goodness, "She Did That" was the best book I have read in a very long time. It is a must read, the wrting was great, reading this book makes you feel as if you are having a true conversation with Bryan Terry. It may not be written in what many may call proper english, it is written in everyday used and listen to language. I recommend this book to be added to everyones libary...

C. Nicole
Diva World Ent

Kerry E. Wagner author of She Did That, takes Urban Literature to a whole new level. "She Did That" is a story of Bryan Terry, being told over a 10 year period of this mans life. Growing up Houston, TX Bryan Terry resides in a community in which, we looking in from the outside could view as a life full of craziness and dysfunctions. To those living this life...it is just that, Life. Would you title this "Survival in the Hood?" Possibly! This is a passionate recount of the life of a young man and how his choices will have an impact on him for the rest of his life. Bryan Terry fathered children with several women, leaving the question, did he care or have love for any of them? He does accept the fact that the legal system would always be in his life or in his pocket. How does he deal with this issue, is one of the challenges he faces. Living the life of a hustler...playa on the streets, always trying to maintain an image and level of respect. Does Bryan Terry want more?

Mr. Wagner takes you on a rollercoaster ride with this character Bryan Terry. Experiencing how he views woman, loyalty to his family and the need to protect them from the life he has created for himself. Expressing a great respect and admiration for a person not of blood but of his life, Willie D. To the vision of who he would like to be in life and the obstacles he faces to achieve this goal. You will encounter stories of lust, power & control, loyalty, coming to understand his definition of integrity, respect to the desires of love and true commitment.

She Did That is a challenging, thought provoking and realistic view into a life that some of us only experience through a story of this nature. As I finished reading this book, I sat back and looked at my own life. Asking myself, why I made the choices I have, was I true to myself, did I always show integrity and how was my love ones affected by my choices. I know Kerry E. Wagner has several projects in the works and I look forward to future books from this author.


S.E. Koshi aka Lady Flava
Flava Coffee House
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Flava Rating: 9 snaps

I am an avid reader who typically finishes a book, at the most, in 2 days. It took me so much longer to read She Did That. Not because I didn't like it...quite the opposite. I loved this book! But it was so real and with the drama I was dealing with at the time, hit so very very close to home. I would read it and then stop and digest what I had just read...then usually cry a little...then relate it to either what was going on then or had occured in my past. I felt as if I had known every single one of these people. I had to keep reminding myself that I was reading fiction and not a biography. I loved the way the book moved through this man's life. Because of the casual tone the book was written in, I alternated between feeling like I was in an extended conversation with Mr. Wagner and feeling like I was reading a long, long much treasured letter. I need to know if Bryan Terry got it all together. I so hope so...he is too much like some of the men I have known and cared about it my life...I look forward to the next one...

I did not enjoy this book. It was hard to read because it was written with a lot of slang.

I am upset that I wasted my money on this book. It was not very well written at all, and the story line does not flow. It jumps from one subject to another quite frequently, with no ties to bind them together. The grammar is hideous. I would like to know who edited this book, and have them fired immediately. My suggestion-do not waste your time on this rag.

Mr. James Herriot is an uncommon writer, possessed of extraordinary skill and a mastery of the English language. When speaking of works of fiction, he is my favorite writer. His ability to choose perfectly appropriate and descriptive words, phrases, and metaphors to verbally illustrate unique characteristics, landscapes, feelings, and situations still has me mesmerized.

"All Creatures Great and Small" is autobiographical in that Mr. Herriot is the central character of the book, though James Herriot is the pen name of the real author, Jim Wight. However, since the work is defined as a novel, then one may assume that Mr. Herriot took certain liberties in relating many of the tales he unfolds. Mr. Herriot is a veterinary surgeon, and much of his novel specifically involves dealing with particular cases of sick livestock and ailing house pets. One should not quickly conclude, however, that this story is merely about the ramblings of a country animal doctor who at times finds himself in interesting situations, as some reviewers would suggest.

Instead, my feeling is that Mr. Herriot utilized his visits to multiple and varied farms and residences in the British countryside to highlight the individual conditions, attitudes, and distinctive persons he discovered at each location. The book becomes absolutely delightful and poignant, for instance, when Mr. Herriot kindly sits at an aging woman's bedside and tenderly comforts her with his voiced belief that her devoted, loving dogs and cats are indeed possessed of souls and that she need not fear that they will again be her companions in the afterlife.

And I do not believe I have laughed out loud so frequently while reading one book. Some of my personal favorites are when his brakes go out on his car and he must navigate a steep and winding descent to the bottom of a low valley, where his next veterinary visit is scheduled, and when he finds himself on his first date with the woman he is destined to marry and the only respectable dress suit he owns is several years out of fashion and far too tight-fitting, which is partly why he becomes far too nervous and a bout of awkward conversation and actions follow. Additionally, much might be said here about the quirky relationship Mr. Herriot has with his unpredictable and explosive yet perfectly harmless and generous employer, a Mr. Siegfried Farnon, and Siegfried's younger brother, Tristan. Farnon's demanding attitude regarding his veterinary business affairs, especially in the face of Tristan's irresponsibility in mishandling assignments and responsibilities, is often the basis for much of the hilarity in the book.

In speaking of his relationships with those to whom he is closest on a personal level and the frequently visited owners of his animal patients, Mr. Herriot has an especially profound gift when it comes to praising the best characteristics that are found in the human race. He speaks with eloquent fondness when describing the beautiful traits he sees in his lovely Helen, his soon-to-be wife. And when he stumbles upon a man or woman who he feels is in ownership of certain admirable exceptionality, such as industry or thrift or honesty or discipline or gentleness, his written accolades of such persons is heartwarming and deeply inspiring.

Thus I would say that this book has everything. It touches upon the topics of death, faith, humor, love, devotion, stewardship, human strengths and frailties, prosperity and poverty, work and idleness, occupation, and the list goes on. Given that these interesting topics are handled so capably by Mr. Herriot's writing talent, I doubt that any sensitive reader would find this book to be anything but delightful and praiseworthy.

One of the best books I've read in my life. A must read. Very well written. Makes you want to write like him.

I remember seeing my high school biology teacher reading this book at her desk while she had some time to herself, while we did our thing with dissections, etc. It seemed that she couldn't get her hands off this book. And I'd wonder what the book was about. Something about creatures. Maybe it was about GOD and church and religion.

Now that I've had a chance to read this book, twenty years later, I can say that it is a wonderful book! You don't want this book to end. And now I understand why my biology teacher was so hooked on it.

This is a nonfictional book about an English veterinarian writing about his funny and sometimes dramatic profession. From how he started, to his everyday events in a small town (away from the big city such as London) to how he meets his future wife, and his gradual establishment of his veterinary life. This book is filled with funny moments that makes you pause with a smile on your face. And has its poignant moments that makes you realize its wonderful writing.

This book gives you a glimpse of what the veterinary world is like on his side, on the countryside of life, with real people and real stories, and of course, with real animals. Animals and people and veterinary work that you will come to love.

I bought this edition as a gift for a graduating vet student (every vet needs a copy in his or her office). The book is a classic, and the hardcover is suitable for gifting.

I can't add much more than the previous reviews. How many books on Amazon have a 5 star rating with 100+ reviews? Missed this one during school and read all three of Herriot's books in my 40's. Truly lovely, wise, and transporting. I will make sure my children don't wait as long as I did to discover these classics.

Wonderful and inspiring stories of a country vet are humorously written but also deliver a good amount of practical veterinary insight. It's nice to read from the point of view of a kind-hearted yet practical country animal lover.

This book was first published in 1993 and like with all Simpsons' merchandise and books back then changes to the show over time have left these items a bit dated. Published three years after Do the Bartman swept to the top of the charts this book represents The Simpsons' in the early 90s, when the show was more about Bart rather than Homer. Bart had a lot of catchphrases which have not continued onto modern times which are in this book for example in the first lines Bart speaks to the reader as he introduces forgery he tell us "Okay, Listen up man!" Obviously he no longer talks like this so the vocabulary of Bart is a bit dated but the Matt Groening humour isn't.

Bart teachers the reader about personal enrichment through his eyes teaching us how to cope with the different aspects of life such as School, Food, Health, Money, Work, Parents, Art, Culture, Science, Psychology to name but a few of the vast topics covered. Like the vocabulary a lot of other characters hadn't become mainstream or even created in the first few seasons when this book came out so in the school yard there are a lot of illustrations of kid characters we are unfamiliar with but these are little things in no way retract from the overall enjoyment of this book. With the book being so old too, like I did you'll probably find it for a cheap price in many a second hand book shop.

Bart Simpson's Guide to life is a wee handbook for the perplexed to learn how to get through life the way Bart does it. It includes scenes with other family members too like Lisa, Homer, Marge, Maggie, and of course Bart. It has different subjects including school, love, money, food, and after hours. The funniest scenes are forgery, how to cheat in school, and Bart's Dream Bedroom. My personal favorite scene is Bart's Dream Bedroom because it has a bunch of stuff in it that I like including an observatory with an intergalactic telescope, a wrestling celebrity bedtime reader, a personal fridge stocked with junk food, a giant comic book collection along the walls, a Spinal Tap World Tour poster, an electronic automatic wardrobe selector, a private basketball court, an E=MC2 snooze time sleep helper, a heavy metal band alarm clock, an alien life form chart, a Tinkle-Matic TM bed wetting sheet absorber, a waterbed with piranhas in it, a 50" thick lead door with a giant ant farm in it, two guard dogs in front of it, a little sister early warning detection system, and a thumbprint identifying lock.

Not really. In addition to MAD magazine, this book was integral in my life as a kid through high school. It was given to me by my mom many years ago and I still keep it on the shelf next to my "big kid" books. It is fun to pull out and read a few pages from time to time. Heaven vs. Hell, Sex, Money, School, and everything in between.

This book taught me what auf Wiedersehen means. Go ahead, wiki it.

If you are a Simpsons fan, this is an important addition to your collection especially if you are like me and grew up watching the show.

Bart Simpson's Guide to Life is undoubtadly one of the best books to be based on The Simpsons that I have read.

The laughs keep on coming all the way through to the last page thanks to Matt Groening's pointed wit and satirical look at modern life.

A must for every Simpsons fan.

Not only is Bart Simpson's guide to life funny it also has great drawings, and comical jokes, such as the ingredient list on the back of the book. Buy it and you'll be reading it over and over again!

The last book of the enchanted forest chronicles, it is as funny. It is a sequel to Calling on Dragons and the end of the story is a happily ever after for a lot of characters and a not so happy ending for others. It is a book that should not be missed.

My daughters often read the four books from the Enchanted Forest series by Patricia C. Wrede. They came across the books a couple years back. They seem to check out the books and audio tapes every couple months. Over the last year I have listened to bits and pieces of the series.

Talking to Dragons is was the first book published, but it is really the fourth in the series. The hero of the story is a 16 year old boy by the name of Daystar. For the first 16 years of his life he lived on the edge of the Enchanted Forest with his mother. Then one day his mother gives him a sword and sends him out into Enchanted Forest. His mother tells him he has a mission, but won't tell him what the mission is.

Fairly quickly Daystar bumps into a fire-witch. They are both in trouble with wizards, and decide to stick together. Daystar was taught to always be polite to dragons. They come across a young dragon. Daystar is very polite and the dragon joins the group. Near the end of the book Daystar finally figures out his mission and helps save the day.

This is a fun book. It moves along well. I stayed up till midnight to finish it. If your children like fantasy, you might have them try this book.

Talking To Dragons Jane Yolen Books,
Patricia C. Wrede ISBN 0-15-284247-0

Talking to Dragons is a great book about kings, princes, princesses, dragons, and wizards by Patricia C. Wrede. It takes place in Enchanted Forest. The narrator of the book is the main character, Daystar.
One day Daystar's mom tells him to go on a quest that he knows nothing about. He started out on a quest and meets new creatures and people, some of them become his companions and some his enemies.
His companions, a young fire witch named Shiara and a young dragon, become really good friends with him. They help him on his quest. After a while he started to figure out that the sword his mom gave him was important because everybody wanted it. People called it "The Sword of the Sleeping King." All he knew is that he needed to go through a cave to be where he was supposed to.
At the end he found the Sleeping King and everybody was reunited. I recommend this book to anyone who likes fantasy and also a happy ending. I recommend reading the first three books Dealing With Dragons, Searching For Dragons and Calling for Dragons.

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All the Enchanted Forest Chronicles are so much fun! Definitely at my top of Harry Potter fan recommendations. They're just such an amusing read; I even teach with them. Don't forget to read "The Frying Pan of Doom."

Written first, this is actually the final book in the series (so far, at least). This story features the son of Mendanbar and Cimorene: Daystar. Daystar has been reared on the edge of the Enchanted Forest without any knowledge of who he is or how he and his mother came to be there. Shortly after a wizard appears on their doorstep, he watches his mother melt the wizard and he is sent on his way into the Enchanted Forest with a sword and instructions from his mother to always be polite, especially to dragons, and NEVER agree to a favor until you know what it is. Almost immediately Daystar gains a companion, Shiara, who happens to be a fire witch. Together they follow the sword wherever it leads them, which brings us back to some familiar characters. In the end Daystar realizes many things, including what he is to do and how he is to do it - but not without a lot of help and teamwork from many friends and companions. This was an interesting finale as it definitely left an opening for novels of the next generation of the Enchanted Forest.

I'll keep this short - this is one of the best collections you can own for Calvin and Hobbes. As there is a gigantic compilation that includes all of the strips ever made, you might think there is little reason to own anything else. However, this book contains insight directly from Watterson himself. It includes his own personal takes on some of his strips, how he evolved his artwork, his battle with syndication and layout restrictions, and overall a great look into the mind of a rather reclusive man.

His work is magical in every possible sense.

Don't get me wrong, I love C&H. But Watterson is a bit preachy in this book. He tries to explain his rationale behind some of these comics and that's generally cool. But he has comments where he bashes other comics for being pretentions jerks while he comes across like basically a pretentious jerk. /shrug, it's still a good book with good comics. For me, it was a mix of eye-rolling at Watterson's comments vs. laughing at the comics.

"I've always loved cartoons. With 'Calvin and Hobbes', I've tried to return some of the fun, magic, and beauty I've enjoyed in other comics. It's been immensely satisfying to draw 'Calvin and Hobbes', and I will always be grateful to have had the opportunity to work in this wonderful art form." (p. 208)

This book allows us to see the man behind the pen. This collection is a selection of what Watterson thought was important, interesting or profound about various strips he drew. It is the equivalent of a director's commentary on a DVD.

I relished the introductory essay, which is far superior to the one found in the Monster Box Set. It covers more of the in and outs of drawing, Watterson's battle for control of Calvin, his no-marketing stance, and his push for those wonderful Sunday comics. We have yet to see his artistic superior, much less an equal.

If we read between the lines, Watterson's retirement was not a surprise. The battles he fought for his integrity really damaged a part of his soul. This book provides a better explanation than his terse press release, and I feel for him. The Far Side, Bloom County, and now Foxtrot have run their course, and like these other comics, we can use this book to stoke memories--the roses of the soul that charm us in winter.

From Watterson's point of view, this book is the best of the best. After reading it, I see what he meant. The reason why C&H was so popular was that he touched the soul's taproot. You have the two sides of the man, with the animal being human, and the human an animal, then the shifting frame of reference between the imaginary and real world. As a chronic daydreamer, I understand this perfectly. In fact, I find myself in many situations that Calvin does, with the same results.

This is art--we se ourselves, and are better for it.

Best cartoon series that I can remember. Use it as a coffee table book for guests to flip through and enjoy. Very satisfied with condition when received.

Calvin And Hobbes...What A CLASSIC! It's hillarious, its clever, it's got everytihin! I bought this book as my first Calvin and Hobbes book years ago and I loved it immediatly! If im sad or upset, I just read this book and i'm happy again! IT's incredible! Watterson's commentary is an extra for this book and it's informative too. Also, this book has more strips than some of the other ones so buy this one! I hope this helped!

Loved it!! Too funny all the way around and so typically southern. I know these guys from way back and they are just as funny everyday. Radio show is a hoot!!

My family has enjoyed everything about the book and CD. We appreciate the Christian witness of Rick and Bubba.

This book is really funny but the best chapters are the last three chapters where each of the men explain how their lives have changed since they received Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

Excellent reading!!

if you are not familiar with there two guys - this book is a must have. just 2 "good ole boys". try it - you'll like it!

If you need a laugh you will enjoy the tales of life taken from the Author's family. It is hard to find really good, clean, and funny stories about family life and these two are the best in the entertainment industry today. The people is Alabama and surrounding state who can get their radio program are very fortunate.

This book was hilarious! I bought it with the express purpose of loaning it out to people I like and supporting the author in hopes that he finishes the sequel.

The humor in this book was really dark and twisted, which is exactly what made it such a great read. The plot had it's glitches and holes, which I would guess are from an inexperienced writer and probably from writing the story on the fly, but the imagery humor and readability make up for that in spades.

I think David Wong has what it takes to be a great author and I plan to buy whatever he publishes next :)

It's like the author put "It", "Invasion of the Bodysnatchers", "The Evil Dead", "Ghostbusters," "Videodrome," "Cruddy," "Vurt," "A Wrinkle In Time", and John Shirley's "Demons" into a blender and hit the "Funny" button.

It has some over-the-top grotesque and gross moments that are highly amusing, with exploding bodies and horrible mutated monster things and hilarious one-liners. It could probably be about 30,000 words shorter, but it's so entertaining that you don't mind how it goes on and on. Well, at least I didn't.

I even got genuinely creeped out once the whole Todd thing was introduced.

P.S. Where can I get me some Soy Sauce?

This book is at the apex where good sci-fi, horror and comedy meet. I was pleasantly surprised when I first picked it up and couldn't put it down until I had finished it TWICE. And now I'm recommending it to every like-minded friend I have.
Seriously, I haven't enjoyed a book this much in quite some time. It's sci-fi without being drawn out, technical or boring. It's a great horror story without giving you (many) nightmares. And it's a comedy without becoming silly or unrealistic.
Think Douglas Adams meets Steven King. Dark, creative, and hysterical... well done. I would definitely check out anything else that David Wong writes or gets involved in.

David Wong's book, John Dies at the End, is one of the most entertaining, rollicking novels I've ever read. This novel is not for the faint of heart or the unimaginative. The beginning sucks you right in, the middle terrifies you, and the ending is illuminating. If you're looking for high literature, look somewhere else. This novel is pure fun and gleefully trounces on all your expectations.

This book had a writing style that was probably not meant for the older generation. I love SF, but this book was too "incredible" for me.