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congressbaby143's review against another edition
3.0
I, too, take note of things I can talk about in my graduation speech.
trin's review against another edition
3.0
My coworker really, really, really wanted me to read this -- but I think just because she thought it was funny, not for reasons I need to read into.
It is in fact lightly amusing, and generally contains good advice, though hardly anything earth-shattering. My favorite aspect was the Roz Chast cartoons, unsurprisingly.
It is in fact lightly amusing, and generally contains good advice, though hardly anything earth-shattering. My favorite aspect was the Roz Chast cartoons, unsurprisingly.
amyteurhour's review against another edition
3.0
Felt like this could have been an op-ed in the May issue of the local paper, make of that what you will. A bit too cynical for my tastes, but well written and quick enough to read through. The first time I read this, I listened to the audiobook. I decided to do a re-read of the ebook to see what the illustrations were like. I'd recommend doing both audio and e/physical book if possible because I enjoyed the illustrations by Chast and the narration by Hiaasen made it feel like he was really giving the speech.
chuskeyreads's review against another edition
1.0
Don’t waste your time or money. It begins as a cute little piece of satire, but quickly becomes a contradictory, tangential mess.
Carl, you had until page 23. Then, you went political. Not cool.
Carl, you had until page 23. Then, you went political. Not cool.
holly_keimig's review against another edition
3.0
A more realistic look at the future. Laughed a bit but it also made me kinda sad.
ericthec's review against another edition
3.0
This is a cute idea for a really short book. It's funny, true and basically harmless.
jbarr5's review against another edition
1.0
Assume the Worst: The Graduation Speech You'll Never Hear by Carl Hiaasen
I understand this is a book written under the satire genre but I really don't get why it'd even be written at all, there's nothing good about the future the way the speech is written.
Glad it's never been given to a graduating class. they need all the encouragement they can get, in my opinion.
This is another book by this author I just couldn't get into. I like to read a book that I can learn something new.
Read for OK book club for june 2022.
I understand this is a book written under the satire genre but I really don't get why it'd even be written at all, there's nothing good about the future the way the speech is written.
Glad it's never been given to a graduating class. they need all the encouragement they can get, in my opinion.
This is another book by this author I just couldn't get into. I like to read a book that I can learn something new.
Read for OK book club for june 2022.
armlesscarl's review against another edition
4.0
Overall, Hiaasen's book makes a great point: not everything in life will be great and all your dreams probably won't come true. While this book is extremely cynical, it's a nice read to give yourself a good perspective on life after college. Sure you have dreams and goals, but this book is a good reminder to stay realistic, even while you pursue those goals.
It's a nice, short read. Easy to get through, somewhat thought-provoking.
It's a nice, short read. Easy to get through, somewhat thought-provoking.
annetjeberg's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed this. Certainly not unique, but not bad.