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karlibs93's review against another edition
5.0
These essays are full of relatable emotion and just general feelings of getting through life. I laughed and I cried and it was a beautiful experience.
catseye6773's review against another edition
5.0
Audiobook was like a story in conversation. Laughed so hard I stopped breathing. And had such great lines that stick with you after
cameronbradley's review against another edition
4.0
This was a great read. I didn't know who George Watsky was before I started the book and I didn't watch any of his music videos until I was about halfway finished. But even if he were a total schmo devoid of musical talent he can at least claim to be an honest, hilarious writer.
The 13 essays collected here start off somewhat silly in "Tusk" (his misadventure smuggling a narwal tusk across the Canadian border), strike a serious note with Watsky's experience with epilepsy in "What Year Is It?", and then rush back up with a few hilarious pieces about his dilapidated tour bus (The White Whale), travels to India and elsewhere, as well as a few coming-of-age experiences with older women.
Watsky's stories aren't incredibly unique; plenty of people have auditioned and failed in Hollywood or found mild success with a little help from the internet, but he puts down prose with such hilarious honesty that, if you're like me, you won't be able to keep yourself from laughing out loud a few times before you close the final page.
The 13 essays collected here start off somewhat silly in "Tusk" (his misadventure smuggling a narwal tusk across the Canadian border), strike a serious note with Watsky's experience with epilepsy in "What Year Is It?", and then rush back up with a few hilarious pieces about his dilapidated tour bus (The White Whale), travels to India and elsewhere, as well as a few coming-of-age experiences with older women.
Watsky's stories aren't incredibly unique; plenty of people have auditioned and failed in Hollywood or found mild success with a little help from the internet, but he puts down prose with such hilarious honesty that, if you're like me, you won't be able to keep yourself from laughing out loud a few times before you close the final page.
tallystocks's review against another edition
4.0
written in the vein of sedaris - watsky has a knack for the thoughtful and humorous quip, but misses the mark on his insight at times.
finnthehuman217's review against another edition
5.0
This book is funny. Watsky always has a knack for funny. My favorite part is the chapter about Saul and George’s dad. They bond so well! Also the 3 stories story. Because who doesn’t hate a loser roommate? Haha
philibin's review against another edition
4.0
(3.85 Stars)
This was well-written and not as self-indulgent as I though it might be. Watsky is a great musician and seems to be very intelligent and grounded. His essays are interesting and have a good "story teller" quality to them.
Not a long book, and not too short either. I have the physical copy, but I listened to the Audiobook since it was read by the author.
This was well-written and not as self-indulgent as I though it might be. Watsky is a great musician and seems to be very intelligent and grounded. His essays are interesting and have a good "story teller" quality to them.
Not a long book, and not too short either. I have the physical copy, but I listened to the Audiobook since it was read by the author.
maac_books's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
If it was organized chronologically it may be better. As it is feels like a stream of consciousness which is not bad, but when you find yourself interested in a certain facet of his life the book cuts to childhood.
If it was organized chronologically it may be better. As it is feels like a stream of consciousness which is not bad, but when you find yourself interested in a certain facet of his life the book cuts to childhood.