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jcpdiesel21's review against another edition
3.0
Amusing at times and Feig's talent as a writer is on full display, but somewhat forgettable. The kernels for several storylines from Freaks and Geeks are present here, and some of the events documented are so cringeworthy that they verge on being uncomfortable to read. Even though I am younger and a different gender than Feig, several of his experiences are so universal that I was easily able to relate to them, and his recollections of physical education in particular brought back a wash of horrible memories. While not as memorable or humorous as I would have liked it to be, this book was an enjoyable way to pass the time.
jessrock's review against another edition
3.0
[author: Paul Feig] is one of the people behind Freaks and Geeks, and if you've seen the show, you'll have a pretty good idea of what you're in for in his books. They're funny and lighthearted memoirs from the author's adolescence, and a lot of the anecdotes were actually turned more or less verbatim into scenes or plot lines in Freaks and Geeks. I think Kick Me is superior to [book: Superstud], but they both have plenty of funny moments. Kick Me is quick to read and doesn't take a lot of concentration, so it's ideal for commuting, traveling, or trying to unwind from other endeavors.
mattmp's review against another edition
4.0
Fieg is the creator of Freaks and Geeks. The stories here are--if anything--much more embarassing, over-the-top, and oddly accessible than the show. The strength is in the storytelling and the memory.
karak's review against another edition
3.0
I'm on a memoir kick this month. This one was OK. Not OMG awesome like The Blogess, but better than most. Probably because Paul can actually write, and isn't just regurgitating his blog.
scorpstar77's review against another edition
4.0
A very entertaining look at the childhood and adolescence of the creator of the awesome TV show Freaks and Geeks. From reading the book, you can imagine completely why he created Freaks and Geeks, and why it's such a great show. He covers everything from discovering masturbation at an early age (through climbing the rope in gym class) to his failed attempt to be the announcer for his high school's football team (when he knew nothing about football and had never seen a game before). I cracked up frequently!
capitalfunishment's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted this to be funnier. Maybe I find Laurie Notaro more enjoyable because of the gender thing, and I realize that it's a memoir...but you know, stories of awkward adolescence are not things I love. Too soon?
maedo's review against another edition
3.0
More like ***1/2 stars. Some of the stories stretch credibility, but you have to give Paul Feig credit for being able to laugh at his probably traumatic childhood. As Pamela would say, bless his heart.
theartolater's review against another edition
4.0
Paul Feig is a creator of Freaks and Geeks, and this book is a collection of stories from his childhood, which could pretty much act as a template for the show. Fairly funny, even though most of the stories come from an era I wasn't alive for.