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Vacationland: True Stories from Painful Beaches by John Hodgman

staplerscissors's review against another edition

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5.0

Every paragraph is gold.

arrantrose's review against another edition

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funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-paced

4.5

lavenderladdie's review against another edition

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emotional funny informative lighthearted reflective

4.25

betseyboo's review against another edition

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2.0

I did not relate to his humor or stories. Words just turned into blah, blah, blah, blah.

hebeshebewebe's review against another edition

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emotional funny reflective fast-paced

5.0

coachadnycbooks's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

neatfreak's review against another edition

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adventurous funny medium-paced

4.0

ashufnagle's review against another edition

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5.0

This book is as thoughtful as it is hilarious...(and that’s saying something as I was literally howling with laughter as I read this). John Hodgman is so painfully self-aware— yet somehow he strikes a delightful balance between tender irony/sarcasm and just plain recognition of the anxieties that come with getting older and trying to find your footing the in the world.

Mix all that together and what do you get? Insightful Comedy.

Bring on the next one, John!

bekster129's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

christiana's review against another edition

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4.0

I felt just the right age to appreciate this book, especially the chapter about first owning their house in Massachusetts. I listen to John’s podcast, Judge John Hodgman, which I think added to my enjoyment of this book. I’m curious/sure about the audio (which I hear chatter that he narrates)!