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"I've changed a bit since high school. Back then I said no to using and selling drugs. I washed on a normal basis and still had good credit."
Introducing Laurie Notaro, the leader of the Idiot Girls' Action-Adventure Club. Every day she fearlessly rises from bed to defeat the evil machinations of dolts, dimwits, and creepy boyfriends—and that's before she even puts on a bra.
For the past ten years, Notaro has been entertaining Phoenix newspaper readers with her wildly amusing autobiographical exploits and unique life experiences. She writes about a world of hourly-wage jobs that require absolutely no skills, a mother who hands down judgments more forcefully than anyone seated on the Supreme Court, horrific high school reunions, and hangovers that leave her surprised that she woke up in the first place.
The misadventures of Laurie and her fellow Idiot Girls ("too cool to be in the Smart Group") unfold in a world that everyone will recognize but no one has ever described so hilariously. She delivers the goods: life as we all know it.
Introducing Laurie Notaro, the leader of the Idiot Girls' Action-Adventure Club. Every day she fearlessly rises from bed to defeat the evil machinations of dolts, dimwits, and creepy boyfriends—and that's before she even puts on a bra.
For the past ten years, Notaro has been entertaining Phoenix newspaper readers with her wildly amusing autobiographical exploits and unique life experiences. She writes about a world of hourly-wage jobs that require absolutely no skills, a mother who hands down judgments more forcefully than anyone seated on the Supreme Court, horrific high school reunions, and hangovers that leave her surprised that she woke up in the first place.
The misadventures of Laurie and her fellow Idiot Girls ("too cool to be in the Smart Group") unfold in a world that everyone will recognize but no one has ever described so hilariously. She delivers the goods: life as we all know it.
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Michele S. (
19 member(s) found this review helpful.
Simply put ... HATED IT. All in caps. That's right, I said it! Laurie was trying too hard to be funny. After two chapters, I stopped reading. There was nothing entertaining about this book. And when you start off a book, try not to start it off with a frustrating character. Yucks all around.
Stacey S. (
14 member(s) found this review helpful.
Another entry in the girl-who-didn't-quite-fit-in-growing-up chick lit category. Humorous in places, but it often seemed like she trying too hard to be outrageous while going for the laugh.
Audrey A. (
11 member(s) found this review helpful.
I swapped for this book because of all the raves reviews, but I just did not find it very entertaining. Almost every story seems to involve being drunk and doing stupid things. I did not get that from reading all of the other reviews and that is not something I generally find funny, so I was quite disappointed. Laurie Notaro is a good writer and I like her style and her non-drinking related essays, but the book was a bit much for me.
8 member(s) found this review helpful.
Luckily, I got this book free from a friend, but, unfortunately, I can't get back the hours of my life it took to read it. It's a series of columns, which are really rants, by this woman who no one in their right mind would want to be friends with. Her sole goal in life seems to be to get "Stinkin' Drunk," of which she details the 12 levels. I guess if you never experienced your 20's or never had a gross, obnoxious, cynical friend who smoked and hated the "pretty girls," then maybe you'll enjoy this book. Everyone else, steer clear.
Jocelyn E. (
7 member(s) found this review helpful.
The saddest part of this book was that I could see my college self in many of the situations described in these essays. I made many poor choices, as Laurie does, I was never considered the "pretty girl," just like Laurie, and I did many of the same dumb things while drinking that she did. The good news is, I grew up. Thankfully, it takes Laurie a bit longer to do that, which makes for some pretty dang funny reading. Others have dissed the book for being too silly or juvenile...that is its charm. I found this book funny and light, easy to pick up and put down.
Leah (
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
Light and funny compilation of short, article length anecdotes. Probably funnier if, like me, you could be a club member.
Many of her adventures are alcohol induced and the stories are from the point of view of a twenty-something, outcast, who lacks direction. It wasn't the funniest book I've read this year, but it was good enough to make me interested in reading her other books.
Jackie T. (
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
I didn't like this one as much as her book "I love Everybody and other atrocious Lies". That one made me laugh out loud, this one was mildly funny.
Brooke S. (
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
I thought this book was so-so. In some parts, Laurie was funny. In other parts, she was just trying way.too.hard.! The book is a quick read and very light. I was a little bit disappointed. I loved the beginning with the "Stinkin'-Drunk Twelve-Step Program" part, then came to loathe the later chapters.
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
I didn't like at much as Autobiography of a Fat Bride. It seemed a bit disjointed and didn't flow very well but there were still plenty of sections that made me laugh out loud.
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Strangely compelling and surprisingly well written, "true tales" of an "idiot girl"-- misadventures and life disasters that will make you laugh.
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Another fun read from Laurie Notaro. She is so entertaining.
Catherine R. (Possibly one of the funniest books I've ever read. All of her books are laugh out loud funny.
Katherine T. I like the way Laurie writes.
Being from AZ & knowing some of the 'locations' she talks about draws me to her books probably a little more than the average bear...
I am looking forward to reading more of her stuff.
I loved this book. It truly is laugh out loud funny. People kept looking at me like I'd finally gone over the deep end!
Laurie Notaro is one of the funniest authors I have ever read. I laughed until I cried! She is so funny because she is so easy to relate to. You'll find yourself saying, over & over again, "I have been there & I have certainly done that!"
Her novel is better than this book. It has some very funny moments, however, most of the time you just feel sorry that her life was so empty of any content! I kept reading hoping it would get better...it didn't! I would pass on this one.
Marilynn L. (Funny, funny, funny! If you can remember getting "the talk" from the school nurse or the female gym teacher, you should find the chapter entitled "Suckers" hysterical. I laughed so hard I couldn't see through the tears. I love her quirkyness and somehow, can relate to a lot of the tales that she tells. I'm not sure if this is a good thing. :-)
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