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michieknee's review against another edition
2.0
If there is one thing this book has taught me it is this: I do not nor do I ever want to be Chelsea Handler's friend.
This book was not actually written by Chelsea. Instead, each chapter is narrated by one of Chelsea's friends or family members and details the pranks Chelsea has played or the lies she has told. It's a clear sign of laziness on the part of both Chelsea and her publishers.
Some of these chapters are written by fellow comedians who manage to add a bit of funny into an otherwise boring book. None of these stories manage to display Chelsea in a positive light and will not help your view of Chelsea either. In fact, I strongly recommend that you do not read this book and instead pick up a Chelsea Handler book that is actually by Chelsea Handler.
If you're still not convinced, consider this: The last chapter is "written" by Chelsea's freaking dog.
This book was not actually written by Chelsea. Instead, each chapter is narrated by one of Chelsea's friends or family members and details the pranks Chelsea has played or the lies she has told. It's a clear sign of laziness on the part of both Chelsea and her publishers.
Some of these chapters are written by fellow comedians who manage to add a bit of funny into an otherwise boring book. None of these stories manage to display Chelsea in a positive light and will not help your view of Chelsea either. In fact, I strongly recommend that you do not read this book and instead pick up a Chelsea Handler book that is actually by Chelsea Handler.
If you're still not convinced, consider this: The last chapter is "written" by Chelsea's freaking dog.
mckinlay's review against another edition
4.0
pretty funny but not as funny as her books but it made me want to be Chelsea Handler's friend even more!
brb_reads's review against another edition
4.0
I can't wait to read other books by her. This book had me laughing out loud, literally, in more than one parts. I really wished that I was friends with her (well, at some points....others not so much).
chelsea_withana's review against another edition
5.0
Of all Chelsea's books, I liked this one best. This one is told from the perspective of her friends, so it was much less vulgar than past books (particularly Horizontal Life). Every single bit of it is up-to-par with her humor, but told from the perspective of her closest friends and family, Chelsea seems more real, more funny, more loyal, more like someone I would want to be around.
carrie_hubert's review against another edition
4.0
Listened to this on audiobook while driving across the state. For the most part the stories were quite funny and the narrators good. There were a few spots that had me laughing aloud alone in my car (which is when you know it's good).
matthewwester's review against another edition
2.0
Hmm. So this book is a bunch of Chelsea's friends, siblings, and employees sharing stories about cruel and dishonest things she did to them. It sounds as if Chelsea will create any lie, subject a person to any and all uncomfortable situations, so she can get a laugh.
The further I got into this book, the more uncomfortable I got with all these authors defending Chelsea's actions. Some of her actions in this book are downright awful and would ruin most normal friendships. Yet the authors of this book always respond with, "Oh, well, I deserved it! And she is still the most wonderful, caring human being I've ever known!" Hmm.
The further I got into this book, the more uncomfortable I got with all these authors defending Chelsea's actions. Some of her actions in this book are downright awful and would ruin most normal friendships. Yet the authors of this book always respond with, "Oh, well, I deserved it! And she is still the most wonderful, caring human being I've ever known!" Hmm.
cassandrasoley's review against another edition
2.0
I have this love/hate relationship with Chelsea Handler, and this book perfectly illustrated my hate. Not sure why’s she has friends in the first place, she seems like the worst friend in the world.
But I still find her hilarious, what is this!! She’s just so rude and awful but makes it funny. Damn you Chelsea.
This book sucked though, 1.5 stars
But I still find her hilarious, what is this!! She’s just so rude and awful but makes it funny. Damn you Chelsea.
This book sucked though, 1.5 stars
kralaa's review against another edition
4.0
I definitely liked this better than her other books. I found the short stories from her friends much funnier than the stories in previous books. She seems to be a bit of an asshole to people closest to her but I feel they deserve it if they are dumb enough to constantly keep falling for it.
kymme's review against another edition
3.0
This book will make you very, very glad you are not friends with and do not work for Chelsea Handler. Unless you like your weekends, honeymoons, and general everyday life ruined by her ridiculous and often weirdly cruel practical jokes. That said, her friends and co-workers seem incredibly gullible, so the book could also make you feel quite savvy and clever. Also, she and her friends and co-workers seem deeply immature--often in fun ways, but also really problematic ways, so the book could make you feel a little lame-mature, but it will also likely make you feel you've escaped dangerous-immature. And, of course, since it's a Chelsea Handler book, even though she didn't write it (see title), it's often laugh-out-loud/groan-out-loud/pee-your-pants funny. So this book can make you feel grateful for the life you lead, diminish any envy you might feel for celebrity life, provide a little ego-stroking for your superiority complex, and make you laugh. And its 292 pages are filled with largeish print and multiple pictures, so you'll also feel like a speed reader. It's the Lik-m-Aid (aka Fun Dip) of brain candy.
Added bonus: Chelsea seems to have challenged her friends-coauthors to all use the same unusual word in their pieces. Or at least that's what I think happened.
Added bonus: Chelsea seems to have challenged her friends-coauthors to all use the same unusual word in their pieces. Or at least that's what I think happened.