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kittehloaf's review against another edition
5.0
I was super excited when receiving this book because I love Bo Burnham and his personality.
After watching his last special on Comedy Central, he left a lot of dark undertones and that left me feeling a heavy heart in my chest.
As someone who suffers with anxiety and depression, I could relate.
This book had a mix of very deep and dark words stringed together to poems that you wonder why they are even there.
I think reading this helps you understand more what goes on in Bo's mind.
And to you, Bo, I hope you are happy. ❤️✨
After watching his last special on Comedy Central, he left a lot of dark undertones and that left me feeling a heavy heart in my chest.
As someone who suffers with anxiety and depression, I could relate.
This book had a mix of very deep and dark words stringed together to poems that you wonder why they are even there.
I think reading this helps you understand more what goes on in Bo's mind.
And to you, Bo, I hope you are happy. ❤️✨
shhherald's review
4.0
This collection from Bo is a breath of fresh air. It's a nice reminder that good modern poetry doesn't need to be sad and heartbreaking to be poignant; satirical and humorous works just as well, if not better.
stephhaigreads's review
5.0
I am so in love with Bo Burnham and his style.
Some of my favourites include Chameleon, The Squares, I F**k Sl*ts, A Dog's Poem, Martha - all hilarious.
But there are some that are more introspective that I love. Like 'A Letter'.
To quote the book jacket: "Bo takes on everything from death to farts in this weird book that will make you think, laugh, and think, "Why did I just laugh?"
Some of my favourites include Chameleon, The Squares, I F**k Sl*ts, A Dog's Poem, Martha - all hilarious.
But there are some that are more introspective that I love. Like 'A Letter'.
To quote the book jacket: "Bo takes on everything from death to farts in this weird book that will make you think, laugh, and think, "Why did I just laugh?"
stillwaterrotter's review
fast-paced
1.0
Apparently you can survive on ideas alone. Or at least monetize ideas alone.
ezza1637's review
4.0
Magic
Read this to yourself. Read it silently.
Don't move your lips. Don't make a sound.
Listen to yourself. Listen without hearing anything.
What a wonderfully weird thing, huh?
NOW MAKE THIS PART LOUD!
SCREAM IT IN YOUR MIND!
DROWN EVERYTHING OUT.
Now, hear a whisper. A tiny whisper.
Now, read this next line with your best crochety- old-man voice:
"Hello there, sonny. Does your town have a post office?"
Awesome! Who was that? Whose voice was that?
It sure wasn't yours!
How do you do that?
How?!
Must be magic.
Read this to yourself. Read it silently.
Don't move your lips. Don't make a sound.
Listen to yourself. Listen without hearing anything.
What a wonderfully weird thing, huh?
NOW MAKE THIS PART LOUD!
SCREAM IT IN YOUR MIND!
DROWN EVERYTHING OUT.
Now, hear a whisper. A tiny whisper.
Now, read this next line with your best crochety- old-man voice:
"Hello there, sonny. Does your town have a post office?"
Awesome! Who was that? Whose voice was that?
It sure wasn't yours!
How do you do that?
How?!
Must be magic.
whitneymouse's review
4.0
As a fan of Bo Burnham's comedy, I knew I had to read this. This book is funny and serious and vulgar and spectacular. I initially went into it expecting a bunch of poems like "Martha" (my favorite of the ones he reads in "What.") but, of course, he writes poems like "Different" that are about real issues and stimulate thought. I wish I was done with my degree so I could teach some of these poems.
Favorites that weren't featured in "What." were "They" & "Secret Ingredient", both of which are short but hilarious.
Lastly, I wanted to note that he thanks Shel Silverstein at the end of the book and the influence is very apparent. This book reads like a very adult Shel Silverstein book. It's wonderful. If you like Bo Burnham, I would highly suggest it. If you don't know the author's comedy work and aren't bothered by swearing and innuendo, I would highly suggest it. Solid 4.
Favorites that weren't featured in "What." were "They" & "Secret Ingredient", both of which are short but hilarious.
Lastly, I wanted to note that he thanks Shel Silverstein at the end of the book and the influence is very apparent. This book reads like a very adult Shel Silverstein book. It's wonderful. If you like Bo Burnham, I would highly suggest it. If you don't know the author's comedy work and aren't bothered by swearing and innuendo, I would highly suggest it. Solid 4.
salam_'s review
5.0
3rd? Re-read: I love the wordplay! I noticed that I appreciated different poems than the ones I marked as favs previously. It's like with each re-read I get something different out of it.
Also, I laughed audibly at some parts so that's a bonus.
Do you know how awesome it is when your birthday present is actually the top book on your Birthday wishlist? Life. Needless to say I have a string emotional bond with this book that was there before I even own it so my rating is totally biased :D
Also, I laughed audibly at some parts so that's a bonus.
Do you know how awesome it is when your birthday present is actually the top book on your Birthday wishlist? Life. Needless to say I have a string emotional bond with this book that was there before I even own it so my rating is totally biased :D