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pocketvolcano's review against another edition
5.0
I love books like these. Gives you little tidbits you may or may not have known and then lets you research anything you find interesting. And there’s always been terrible days in history!
fluffyturtle's review
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
neachdainn's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
It's probably my own fault for not looking into the book or checking out the previous hook in the series, but this is definitely more of a coffee table book that you pick up once in a while to see what happened on a given day than it is an informative book to sit down and read.
ramsfan1963's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.5
Every day is a bad day for someone through out history. From the comical misadventures to the truly tragic events, this book shows that every day can be seen as a bad day somewhere and at some time.
rubenstein's review against another edition
4.0
I always know I'm in for a good time with a new Michael Farquhar book and this was no exception. The pandemic reading slump hit me hard and I'm still finding it difficult to concentrate on novels - these bite-sized entries are so perfect for picking up throughout the day and cover such a great range of people, places, and time periods.
oddandbookish's review against another edition
informative
fast-paced
4.0
I received a copy of this book for free as part of a review tour hosted by TLC Book Tours.
What an outrageously fun book!
I haven’t read the first volume (Bad Days in History) so I cannot say how it compares.
I’ve always loved learning about history, so naturally I found this book to be fascinating. I loved learning about all the weird, strange, and terrible things that have happened throughout the course of history. Some events were hilarious, others were more tragic, and a few were a little disturbing.
I appreciated the use of footnotes and the extra information they provided. They were utilized well and not overdone (some authors go a little overboard with footnotes).
There are also a few illustrations scattered throughout that added to the comedic appeal.
My one critique is that I wished it was more global. The majority of the events were US or Europe based. For example, there were numerous events about various US presidents. I would have loved to seen more diversity in the events and people showcased. Bad days are a universal experience after all.
Overall, this was an intriguing read. I recommend it to anyone who loves weird history or is having a bad day and needs a pick-me-up. It’s a book you can read all at once, or read daily. It would also make a great gift to the cynics and pessimists in your life.
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