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helpfulsnowman's review
4.0
This is a pretty damn good modern memoir. Great for fans of Chuck Klosterman who are looking for something a little more personal, maybe.
The intro was a little rocky for me, to be totally honest, and I'll tell you why. The intro seemed packed full of jokes and references that were used in humor, but it kind of freaked me out because I thought I'd be half way through the book believing comedic references and basically confusing Rabin's life with that of a Simpsons character. But that's because I'm dumb. But fear not, fellow dum-dums. After the intro the book evens out a little and you'll fall right into the natural pacing and humor. If you're still not sure, skip ahead to the chapter where Rabin descirbes the reaction of a focus group to Movie Club> (maybe about pg. 300. Goddamn hilarious.
The intro was a little rocky for me, to be totally honest, and I'll tell you why. The intro seemed packed full of jokes and references that were used in humor, but it kind of freaked me out because I thought I'd be half way through the book believing comedic references and basically confusing Rabin's life with that of a Simpsons character. But that's because I'm dumb. But fear not, fellow dum-dums. After the intro the book evens out a little and you'll fall right into the natural pacing and humor. If you're still not sure, skip ahead to the chapter where Rabin descirbes the reaction of a focus group to Movie Club> (maybe about pg. 300. Goddamn hilarious.
woodlandglitter's review
3.0
Fairly funny. The first half was better than the second half. Why do I keep forgetting that I probably shouldn't read memoirs, in general?
jakewritesbooks's review
4.0
An entertaining read. Picked it up because I was such a big fan of "My Year of Flops." Rabin pulls no punches about his growth as a person and how pop culture has influenced that. Not for everyone but if your into a memoir laced with growth edges that come from the entertainment industry, this is a book for you.
scottgordonwi's review
I can't claim to honestly rate a book by someone who works for the same publication I do. But it's a whole book by a writer whose work I'd enjoy a lot even if I didn't work there. Plus, I've got my highlighter our in case Nathan ever runs for public office.
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