Courtney Z. reviewed on 11/17/2009 + 25 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 3

When one realizes that not only is Laurie an accomplished comedic actor, musicician, director, nationally ranked oarsman and writer of this HILARIOUS book, it is hard to understand how he can complain of having "a pretty boring life". Lucky for us he thinks so, or he wouldn't have written it.

The characters are well drawn, the dialogue crisp, the action heart-stopping, the situations "larger than life". I defy anyone reading this to not want to see it realized on film. But, the book is not JUST funny, it cuts pretty close to the bone about war, greed, the nature of truth and honesty, the illusive causes of love...there's a lot to chew on in between the guffaws and giggles.

Be forewarned that this is definately an "adult" book. Our lovely and funny main character swears like a sailor, as do most of the other characters - even the female protagonists. There's swearing, sex, action and violence, believe me, it's a great, fun read. It's going to be a great, fun movie!

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