Shilo C. reviewed The Idiot Girl and the Flaming Tantrum of Death: Reflections on Revenge, Germophobia, and Laser Hair Removal on + 14 more book reviews
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This is the first of Laurie Notaro's books that I have read. I was hoping I'd like it, since I'm a big fan of Jen Lancaster's style. I was not disappointed. I really liked it, and I even caught myself laughing out loud at times.
Her stories are hilarious, relate-able, and well written. She writes what we all experience, and makes it funny.
Her stories are hilarious, relate-able, and well written. She writes what we all experience, and makes it funny.
Jennifer A. (curvymommy) -
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Let me preface this by saying I'm a HUGE fan of this author, and have loved all her previous Idiot Girl essay books. In fact, they are some of the few books that have earned "keeper" status - I don't swap them. This book did NOT disappoint.
HILARIOUS!! I was laughing out loud throughout, and I think I actually snort-laughed at one point even. The essay on "It's all good" was so so funny - I'm laughing again just thinking about it. The story of her adventures on a cruise ship - priceless! I could really relate to the whitewater rafting trip. I must be an idiot girl, because the author feels like a good friend to me. :)
I stayed up all night (despite the fact that I had to be up at 6am for work, even!) reading this, because I could not put it down. Highly recommended! :) Can't wait for her next essay book!
HILARIOUS!! I was laughing out loud throughout, and I think I actually snort-laughed at one point even. The essay on "It's all good" was so so funny - I'm laughing again just thinking about it. The story of her adventures on a cruise ship - priceless! I could really relate to the whitewater rafting trip. I must be an idiot girl, because the author feels like a good friend to me. :)
I stayed up all night (despite the fact that I had to be up at 6am for work, even!) reading this, because I could not put it down. Highly recommended! :) Can't wait for her next essay book!
Tiffany L. (tlees5) reviewed The Idiot Girl and the Flaming Tantrum of Death: Reflections on Revenge, Germophobia, and Laser Hair Removal on + 119 more book reviews
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I love this author, but did not love this book. There was only one essay that I actually laughed out loud. I think she try's too hard in this book. Sorry gals, but this one is returning to the store.
Lynda C. (Readnmachine) reviewed The Idiot Girl and the Flaming Tantrum of Death: Reflections on Revenge, Germophobia, and Laser Hair Removal on + 1474 more book reviews
Either I wasn't in the mood, or this collection of humorous essays just isn't as funny as her "Housebroken" collection.
Many of the encounters Notaro describes this time around feel just a bit mean-spirited as she describes fellow cruise passengers, vacationing bird-watchers, and pooping seagulls.
Highlights of the collection are "Ready or Not" and "A Kung-Fu Person, a Tollbooth, and a Swinging Bridge in Less Than Twenty-Four Hours" which, believe it or not, are about pets -- specifically, losing one, acquiring one, and socializing a puppy.
Notaro's self-deprecating humor is her trademark, but it can grow a bit wearisome when taken in too great a dose.
Many of the encounters Notaro describes this time around feel just a bit mean-spirited as she describes fellow cruise passengers, vacationing bird-watchers, and pooping seagulls.
Highlights of the collection are "Ready or Not" and "A Kung-Fu Person, a Tollbooth, and a Swinging Bridge in Less Than Twenty-Four Hours" which, believe it or not, are about pets -- specifically, losing one, acquiring one, and socializing a puppy.
Notaro's self-deprecating humor is her trademark, but it can grow a bit wearisome when taken in too great a dose.
Jeannie H. (ilovebooksanddogs) -
This one was funnier than Autobiography of a Fat Bride. I think I'm just tired of reading this author cause most of this book I just didn't find that funny. don't get me wrong, a few of her stories got me rolling and the one of her dog Bella touched my heart but a little of Laurie goes a long way and I've had more than a little. my fault for reading her books back-to-back.
Patti S. (Pattakins) reviewed The Idiot Girl and the Flaming Tantrum of Death: Reflections on Revenge, Germophobia, and Laser Hair Removal on + 365 more book reviews
I love Laurie Notaro. She is so funny and I can relate to her so much! I laugh out loud while reading all her books.
DEBBY A. (theraglady) reviewed The Idiot Girl and the Flaming Tantrum of Death: Reflections on Revenge, Germophobia, and Laser Hair Removal on + 3 more book reviews
Laurie is once again on my top fav author list. This one is just as hilarious as the other books of hers I've read. She def has a way of taking you to where she was in her life at the time of the storyline. Superb reading at its humorous best. LOVE!
