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erincataldi's review against another edition
4.0
Laugh out loud funny, this book is for any b-movie aficionado or Syfy channel fan. The author of this (im)practical guide states that, "Mother Nature is Angry. Can you blame her? We treat the planet like a rental car with full coverage." He then provides strategies and information on how to "study, avoid, and survive," for thirty five different scenarios of unnatural disasters or monsters. There's helpful advice on bataclysms, firenados, mongolian death worms, and sharktopus. For each event or monster there is a helpful picture, high risk groups (generally former child star actors, eccentric billionaires, mathematicians in leather jackets, etc.), threat to humanity factor, risk of encounter, and Fin's WTF factor. All of these useful tidbits will help prepare you in the unlikely event of one of these disasters occurring near you. For example in the event of a swamp volcano, don't drive through lava, no matter how tempting it sounds or how badly you need to get to Starbucks. To avoid running into bigfoot, make sure to carry bear defense pepper spray. "You can find it at most sporting goods store. Popular brands include Counter Assault, Sabre Frontiersman, and Axe Body Spray."
All of the (un)natural events and creatures in this book have been featured in some sort of Syfy Channel movie, which you can easily look up in the guide at the end of the book. Some bonus features included at the end include: "The Sheperd Survival Assessment Test" (according to my results I'm a chum, no hope for me!), unnatural disaster kit, emergency supplies for your vehicle, Space Shaknado book excerpt, and filmography.
An entertaining read, that will have you laughing out loud and groaning at the ridiculous puns and jokes (see chapter on "boaricane").
All of the (un)natural events and creatures in this book have been featured in some sort of Syfy Channel movie, which you can easily look up in the guide at the end of the book. Some bonus features included at the end include: "The Sheperd Survival Assessment Test" (according to my results I'm a chum, no hope for me!), unnatural disaster kit, emergency supplies for your vehicle, Space Shaknado book excerpt, and filmography.
An entertaining read, that will have you laughing out loud and groaning at the ridiculous puns and jokes (see chapter on "boaricane").
brandon_russ's review against another edition
5.0
Always a handy book to keep yourself safe from Sharknados, as well as other bizarre (un)natural disasters.
_lilbey_'s review against another edition
3.0
What a stupid but entertaining book. Three features made this the case:
1. Movies that were surely terrible were well described in less than a page so now I have no need to watch them.
2. The images of the disasters were great.
3. There was actual RL info here- both on natural phenomena related to the "unnatural disasters" and useful tips on how to deal with natural disasters one is much more likely to encounter.
1. Movies that were surely terrible were well described in less than a page so now I have no need to watch them.
2. The images of the disasters were great.
3. There was actual RL info here- both on natural phenomena related to the "unnatural disasters" and useful tips on how to deal with natural disasters one is much more likely to encounter.
jen_the_jet's review against another edition
3.0
Not my cup of tea, but it oddly has legitimate disaster safety advice, so there's that.
ruthelibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
I finally read this! I received this in the October Loot Crate. It is a hilarious book with entries on ROCK MONSTERS, MOTH MAN, and of course SHARKNADOS. I think this is a pretty great reference source for writing horror/humor stories with a B-Movie appeal, playing table top games, or even creating art. Teens will enjoy this for the same reasons they enjoyed "The Zombie Survival Guide."
sjj169's review against another edition
4.0
My friend Kelly did the bestest ever review on this book so I had to grab it up.
You think Cody Lundin, Les Stroud or Bear Grylls are going to help you when you are facing down a Basilisk? NOT..you better grab your copy of this book up.
Hint you can't blow it up! You can, however distract it with the Eye of Medusa.
My child and I had a ball last night reading through this book. He of course has been watching all the movies/tv shows that he needs to fight some of these creatures. Sharknado, Hunting Bigfoot and he watches others but his mom's eyes glaze over so I can't remember all of them.
This is what I get subjected too after the boy child gets into monster fighting mode:
The hubby gets involved too..
Next they will take notes from How to Wield a chainsaw like a boss....Umm Thanks Andrew Shaffer. I'm sure those trips to the ER will be fun for me.
I think I'm getting a head start to the mayhem by fixing the Apocalyptic drinks on page 95 for myself...right now.
I received a copy of this book from blogging for books in exchange for an honest review.
You think Cody Lundin, Les Stroud or Bear Grylls are going to help you when you are facing down a Basilisk? NOT..you better grab your copy of this book up.
Hint you can't blow it up! You can, however distract it with the Eye of Medusa.
My child and I had a ball last night reading through this book. He of course has been watching all the movies/tv shows that he needs to fight some of these creatures. Sharknado, Hunting Bigfoot and he watches others but his mom's eyes glaze over so I can't remember all of them.
This is what I get subjected too after the boy child gets into monster fighting mode:
The hubby gets involved too..
Next they will take notes from How to Wield a chainsaw like a boss....Umm Thanks Andrew Shaffer. I'm sure those trips to the ER will be fun for me.
I think I'm getting a head start to the mayhem by fixing the Apocalyptic drinks on page 95 for myself...right now.
I received a copy of this book from blogging for books in exchange for an honest review.
servemethesky's review against another edition
2.0
This book was not worth reading. Shaffer tries way too hard to be funny here, instead making up senseless bullshit that's not even close to entertaining. Some of the jokes work, and just as they're about to stick, he jabs one more time "Get it? Get it?" and you just want to roll your eyes and walk away.
I felt the book would have benefited from some copious cuts. It could have been half the length and twice as funny.
What I found most shocking about this book is that most of the absurd natural disasters and ridiculous monsters are from ACTUAL SYFY MOVIES.
I guess I shouldn't be that surprised, but wow.
Cash in on that cow.
I felt the book would have benefited from some copious cuts. It could have been half the length and twice as funny.
What I found most shocking about this book is that most of the absurd natural disasters and ridiculous monsters are from ACTUAL SYFY MOVIES.
I guess I shouldn't be that surprised, but wow.
Cash in on that cow.
kelseywbohl's review against another edition
4.0
Do yourself a favor and watch Sharknado and Sharknado 2: The Second One. There is one word to describe these movies and it is HILARIOUS! I read this book in a day. A super funny and entertaining read! This book gives fans an inside look into how to survive a Sharknado and other natural disasters from a Beeclipse to a Boarricane. .
This book built around the premise that we acutally live in a Syfy original movie makes it even better. I mean who wouldn't want to live in a world where Sharknados and Piranacondas live? I know I would! This book teaches you very important survival skills when all of these monsters/unnatural disasters strike:
A Sharknado
An Arachnoquake
A Stoneado
Bigfoot
A Dinoshark
A Gatoroid
Redneck Gator
A Robocroc
A Sharktopus
I mean you have to be prepared for anything, right?! Read this book if your in for a good laugh! Then go watch the movies!
This book built around the premise that we acutally live in a Syfy original movie makes it even better. I mean who wouldn't want to live in a world where Sharknados and Piranacondas live? I know I would! This book teaches you very important survival skills when all of these monsters/unnatural disasters strike:
A Sharknado
An Arachnoquake
A Stoneado
Bigfoot
A Dinoshark
A Gatoroid
Redneck Gator
A Robocroc
A Sharktopus
I mean you have to be prepared for anything, right?! Read this book if your in for a good laugh! Then go watch the movies!
aimee4000's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75