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I'd Rather Not by Robert Skinner

jemimaalice's review

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

essjay1's review against another edition

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4.0

Funny, terrifying (the hitchhiking story), insightful, lovely writing. Robert Skinner is a terrific storyteller.

katieduckoo's review

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funny reflective fast-paced

4.0

antonsk's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

3.75

roxyc's review

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lighthearted fast-paced

3.0

randomreader405a3's review

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adventurous funny fast-paced

3.75

kirbs_'s review

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

3.0

bianca89279's review

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3.0

I thought this would be the book that breaks this sense of ennui I've been feeling towards books lately - with no title grabbing me - I'm jumping between six different audiobooks on 3 different apps and I have 3 paperbacks I feel no rush to get back to.

I'd Rather Not is a small collection of essays. It's promoted as "endlessly entertaining" - an exaggeration setting the reader for disappointment.

There were a few amusing instances, some observations on welfare and unemployment, being homeless and couch surfing, working as a dishwasher, taking a trip up North with his parents and a bunch of camel wranglers, working as a tourist guide and putting out a short-stories magazine.

I'll keep trying, I'm overdue for a riveting read.


thecurbau's review

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4.0

Breezy yet all too relatable reading.

jjw's review

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funny fast-paced

2.5