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jlcostin's review
2.0
I would have enjoyed this book much more if the author could have refrained from incessantly expressing his very liberal political views and his hatred of George W. Bush, his desire to have drugs legalized and his atheism. I am always astonished that authors writing books that supposedly have no political or religious bent insist on trying to piss off half their audience. His thoughts on style and general behavior are very well done and if he had limited the book to those subjects I would have given him five stars but, alas, he makes it plain that those of us out here in fly-over country are nothing but bible waving, gun toting, conservative idiots. I am offended by Glenn O'Brein.
bennyawesome's review
3.0
If you are anything like me and somehow ended up being a little bit over 30 basic bastard, this book has great advice and overview on how to get out of said basic bastardness.
sireno8's review
4.0
I know what a number of friends of mine are getting for Christmas!!! What a blessing that someone has finally written a very funny but quite informative style guide for the modern man. The only style tips I ever got -- like don't button the bottom button of a jacket or vest, always were clean underwear in case you in an accident and don't wear socks with holes outside of the house b/c you might have to take your shows off in a guest's--came from my mom. And though I still remember them, they certainly didn't come from a male perspective. This book made me want to not only dress up but dress right. I may not agree with everything he says (i think men should be allowed more jewelry than cufflinks and wristwatches, you should only wear white socks with athletic shoes no matter where you wear them and he does address the cologne issue at all) but it's all set forward with great wisdom wit and, of course, style. His tips on modern life and observations on man's predicament are priceless. His voice is as clear as his opinions, but it's never snooty or condescending (unless he's letting you in on the joke). I may have to buy this as a Christmas present to myself for future reference.
voya_k's review
3.0
Chatty, arch essays on behavior, dress and etiquette for men. I enjoyed the chapters on How to Be Old, How to Ail and How to Be Dead the most. Most style guides don't address that stuff.
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