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blaineduncan's review against another edition
5.0
There are a few comedians and humorists that make me laugh aloud—literally—when I read them, but it is a very short list. So other than Norm MacDonald, there is the incomparable Dave Hill.
This collection veers into heartwarming once or twice. There is real pathos here at times. But if you know Hill from his online presence or essays elsewhere, then you know exactly what you’ll get here. It’s funny stuff on every page.
This collection veers into heartwarming once or twice. There is real pathos here at times. But if you know Hill from his online presence or essays elsewhere, then you know exactly what you’ll get here. It’s funny stuff on every page.
jennog's review against another edition
2.0
This was a very quick read. Dave's style is very straightforward and I can understand how some might find him funny. At first, I wasn't sure why this book (about a man-child with Failure to Launch Syndrome) was published and was not actually amused until the chapter "The Bachelor Pad". Then, I began to see why this book was written and that this Dave guy had some good stuff to write about. "Mexcellent" is also a great chapter that entertained me enough to keep reading.
I definitely would not have read this book, ever, if it had not been given to me as a free digital download (through another website). Dave is a silly man with amusing stories, but that's all there is to it. There are moments of heart and sympathy, but other than that, I probably would not have finished this book if I wasn't expected to write a review on it (for the other website). I would recommend this book to young-to-middle-aged men who are close with their parents. His relationship with them is very sweet. Overall, I enjoyed the footnotes and lightheartedness of the stories. It felt like an annoying friend or overfriendly acquaintance was sharing a part of their life with me.
Thanks to the Penguin First to Read program for this book.
I definitely would not have read this book, ever, if it had not been given to me as a free digital download (through another website). Dave is a silly man with amusing stories, but that's all there is to it. There are moments of heart and sympathy, but other than that, I probably would not have finished this book if I wasn't expected to write a review on it (for the other website). I would recommend this book to young-to-middle-aged men who are close with their parents. His relationship with them is very sweet. Overall, I enjoyed the footnotes and lightheartedness of the stories. It felt like an annoying friend or overfriendly acquaintance was sharing a part of their life with me.
Thanks to the Penguin First to Read program for this book.
abstract_amber77's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a selection for my book club. The author was a childhood friend of one of the member's spouses. I found it to be a clever, witty, and easy to read book of short essays about the life of the author. The stories were well put together, entertaining, and quite humorous - the last story really did a nice job of tying the other stories together. I laughed out loud on several occasions while reading this (prompting my kids to keep asking me why I was laughing) and am now curious to learn more about Dave Hill and his career as a musician, comedian, and writer.
stephb413's review against another edition
4.0
As far as celebrity memoirs go, this was one of my favorites. Relateable father struggles after the passing of his mother, as well as plenty of laugh out loud moments that kept me entertained in airports/flights. I highly rec commend this one.
evannhannon's review
5.0
My crush on Dave Hill continues. Or starts again. Honestly, I kind of forgot about him for awhile but I remember him now, which is cool. I read Tasteful Nudes whenever it came out because I was into comedy podcasts at the time and I find him super likable. I just happened upon this new one on netgalley. Thanks Netgalley and Blue Rider Press.
Dave Hill is no Rue McClanahan but he's definitely up there in people whose books make me like them more. This round of essays is more about his family and less about his music. (I think tasteful nudes was a lot about traveling around and guitars??) I really like mom and dad stories, especially when they're good people and the writer actually likes/appreciates them. Overall good stuff. I followed him on instagram while I was reading. For dog pics, mostly. But also I think he should do a men's style guide.
Out May 10th.
Dave Hill is no Rue McClanahan but he's definitely up there in people whose books make me like them more. This round of essays is more about his family and less about his music. (I think tasteful nudes was a lot about traveling around and guitars??) I really like mom and dad stories, especially when they're good people and the writer actually likes/appreciates them. Overall good stuff. I followed him on instagram while I was reading. For dog pics, mostly. But also I think he should do a men's style guide.
Out May 10th.
bookcaptivated's review
3.0
I was given a chance to read this in exchange for an honest review.
This book was funny but not laugh-out-loud funny. I really hated the footnotes. Why not just put the thoughts/asides in parenthesis next to the topic being discussed in that sentence? Oh well. It's an easy read since it's a collection of essays.
This book was funny but not laugh-out-loud funny. I really hated the footnotes. Why not just put the thoughts/asides in parenthesis next to the topic being discussed in that sentence? Oh well. It's an easy read since it's a collection of essays.
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