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hainyh's review
3.0
Now this is a novel idea for a book - a selection of short stories of various lengths, to peruse whilst you are using the toilet! There are stories of less than 1,000 words, longer ones at 5,000 words, and ones somewhere in the middle, depending on how long you intend to be hidden away in the bathroom! This is a fun idea for a stocking filler-type gift, or just a quirky gift to give someone for no reason other than 'just because'. Although the idea is great, I did not find the stories were that well written, and some were a little baffling. Some easier to read than others, but on the whole they weren't stories that I really enjoyed. A great idea, but execution not so good unfortunately.
chymerra's review
4.0
Ever wanted a good book to read on the toilet? Well, you are in luck with The Toilet Papers: Places to go, while you Go because it is the perfect bathroom book. Now, I will admit, I didn’t read this book while on the toilet. My thinking was that a Kindle near water (any sorts) and my inherent clumsiness would end up being a disaster. So, I read it from the comfiness of my couch (in between bingeing with BK on Stranger Things). I can’t even begin to express how much I enjoyed this book. I was horrified during parts, laughing during other and a strange combination of the two during even other parts of the book.
The Toilet Papers: Places to go, while you Go is separated into 3 categories:
Number One
Number Two
Farfrompoopin
Each section is tailored for if you are going Number One, Number Two or if you are like BK and a lot of time in the bathroom: Farfrompoopin. Each section also has stories tailored for the amount of time that you would spend in the bathroom:
Number One–Short Stories
Number Two—Longer Short Stories
Farfrompoopin–Even Longer Short Stories
There are a couple of stories that really stood out to me in each section:
Number One:
Roadside Vendor. Let’s just say that I will never look at hot dog stands/lunch trucks that same way after reading that short story. It freaked me out…lol.
Picture Window. Just plain creepy.
Number Two:
As Fate Would Have It: Again, a creepy story that stayed with me.
Black Friday: A spin on Black Friday that made me shake my head. Very creepy
Farfrompoopin:
The Web We Weave: I actually got into this story because I could see some drunk college girl doing this and then regretting it
The Sword of Kusanagi (from Clifton Chase and the Arrow of Light): I reviewed Clifton Chase a while back for the author and this chapter of the book was one of my favorites.
This is a book that I would definitely buy as a gift and for myself, so BK could have a book to read in the bathroom.
How many stars will I give The Toilet Papers: places to go, while you Go: 4
Why: A well-written book of short stories that will keep your attention while you are using the bathroom.
Will I reread: Yes
Will I recommend to family and friends: Yes
Age range: Adult
Why: Some violence, some language
**I chose to leave this review after reading an advance reader copy**
The Toilet Papers: Places to go, while you Go is separated into 3 categories:
Number One
Number Two
Farfrompoopin
Each section is tailored for if you are going Number One, Number Two or if you are like BK and a lot of time in the bathroom: Farfrompoopin. Each section also has stories tailored for the amount of time that you would spend in the bathroom:
Number One–Short Stories
Number Two—Longer Short Stories
Farfrompoopin–Even Longer Short Stories
There are a couple of stories that really stood out to me in each section:
Number One:
Roadside Vendor. Let’s just say that I will never look at hot dog stands/lunch trucks that same way after reading that short story. It freaked me out…lol.
Picture Window. Just plain creepy.
Number Two:
As Fate Would Have It: Again, a creepy story that stayed with me.
Black Friday: A spin on Black Friday that made me shake my head. Very creepy
Farfrompoopin:
The Web We Weave: I actually got into this story because I could see some drunk college girl doing this and then regretting it
The Sword of Kusanagi (from Clifton Chase and the Arrow of Light): I reviewed Clifton Chase a while back for the author and this chapter of the book was one of my favorites.
This is a book that I would definitely buy as a gift and for myself, so BK could have a book to read in the bathroom.
How many stars will I give The Toilet Papers: places to go, while you Go: 4
Why: A well-written book of short stories that will keep your attention while you are using the bathroom.
Will I reread: Yes
Will I recommend to family and friends: Yes
Age range: Adult
Why: Some violence, some language
**I chose to leave this review after reading an advance reader copy**
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