A review by carolynphillipsuk
F*** You Very Much: The Surprising Truth About Why People Are So Rude by Danny Wallace

4.0

I choose this book based on having enjoyed a couple of Danny Wallace books in the past, Yes Man and Join Me. The first thing to say is that in this book Wallace has definitely grown up, at least a bit. Whilst still employing his trademark good humour, this book has a more serious feel to it. Based around a single incident of rudeness, Wallace then investigates a modern epidemic of rudeness. He looks to find the causes and effects of rudeness as well as to see what can be done about it. Each chapter includes an exchange with an expert working in the field, as well as anecdotal encounters from members of the public in response to a survey he put out.

I found it a slightly heavier than expected read, but still quite light and whilst it isn't groundbreaking in its conclusions, there is some interesting data on both the effects of rudeness (Never, ever be rue to a surgeon!) and on our responses to it. Worth a read.

I received a free ecopy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.