Reviews

F*cking History: 111 Lessons You Should Have Learned in School by The Captain

philibin's review against another edition

informative medium-paced

2.5

(2.5 Stars)

This was a book of 111 random facts about historic people. If you would like that, and also like snarky attitude, this book is probably for you.

vikingllama's review against another edition

Expecting more in-depth writing on lesser known historical events. Instead, it read just like a tic-tok video transcription

moreilly1917's review against another edition

informative lighthearted fast-paced

4.25

theowlerybooks's review against another edition

2.0

Interesting Historical Stories but the way the author tried to make it relatable to modern day things like social media sex and relationships was super annoying... and seemed condescending and borderline rude at times.

pinksy's review against another edition

3.0

Hilarious! So out of my comfort zone but I was swayed by the swear word!

I do like history, but generally not my first reading choice. This was so funny! Lots of little stories from history that are not always essential to big moments but certainly the sort of trivia that might help at a pub quiz!

dlsmall's review against another edition

4.0

4.5/5…Great. Repeatable 2 page mini-bio structure, coming with a big punch at beginning and end. Leans heavily towards girl-power, which I can stan.

bundy23's review against another edition

4.0

If “The Captain” taught me in high school I would have hated it a lot less. Mary Toft also needs to be a part of every curriculum.

melannsbookshelf's review against another edition

funny fast-paced

4.0

bulbaesaur's review against another edition

5.0

A quick, hilarious read. This author has a great sense of humor.

platoniciris's review against another edition

funny informative fast-paced

3.75

Hilarious history facts that I had to look up to make sure they were actually true. I still don’t fully believe most of these because they’re baffling.