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ISBN-13: 9780375760914 - ISBN-10: 0375760911 Publication Date: 7/2/2002 Pages: 240 |
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Book Reviews of The Idiot Girls' Action-Adventure Club: True Tales from a Magnificent and Clumsy Life
82 Book Reviews submitted by our Members
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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.
Amy H. (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This book was "ok" but I didn't love it, that's for sure! It was recommended to me but honestly I got tired of Laurie's escapades which always seem to involve chain smoking and drinking. The book is full of short (supposedly humorous) essays, each just a few pages long but there was nothing to make me want to devour this book. I stopped reading half way through it and just gave up. It wasn't a page turner for me like a good love story or a mystery where you just have to find out what happens. I didn't really care what happened to Laurie. Sorry.
Jana B. (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
One of the funniest books I have ever read!!!! Loved it. But I have a really warped sense of humor - if you find fart and poop jokes funny, if your family is just a bit touched in the head - you will laugh til you pee your pants!
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Seriously warped and funny. Notaro has a way of making the reader feel involved in her (sometimes) far-fetched scenarios. Good for a belly laugh in my opinion.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Several times she had me laughing so hard that I was crying. Then she'd get a quarter of an inch past my gross factor and I'd stop liking her. Sometimes both things happened at the same time. Well worth the time I spent reading her. Good for my health to laugh that hard.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
It's not often a book makes me laugh out loud and read parts aloud to my family - this was one of those rare ones. Though small parts are a bit melancholy, most is a riot!! A very quick read. I cannot wait to read more of Notaro's work.
SALLY W. (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
I laughed, snorted, screamed, howled and just generally nearly wet myself reading this collection of stories. This is far beyond a "laugh out loud" book! Most hilarious, especially if, like me, you too could be a member of the Idiot Girls' Action-Adventure Club.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Very entertaining. I did not want to put the book down and get back to business. I was reading it while waiting for the curtain at the theatre's sound booth and was completely caught up. "What do you mean 'go?' OH - start the show???" ahem.
Colleen R.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Laurie is a very talented writer. She is hilarious! This book was laugh out loud funny.
Katie B. (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Hilarious. If you like Jen Lancaster's stuff (Bitter is the New Black), you'll probably appreciate Laurie Notaro. She made me laugh out loud any number of times, and that's saying something.
Melea P. (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Laurie Notaro is one of the coolest chicks around. This book is so funny!! Just make sure your bladder is empty when you read this. For all of us idiot girls out there, finally confirmation that we are not alone.
Amara R. (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Not the best writing in the world but some of it is hilarious.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
I love Laurie Notaro. I can relate to so much of what she writes and her stories are hilarious. If you are in the mood for a laugh out loud funny book, you have to read this book.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Sorry, but I just could not get into this book. I had read rave reviews about this author, but it didn't work for me.
Linda (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
I must say, this book did not impress me. I chose it based on recommendations from other PBS'ers and it was not what I expected. It reads like a stand up comedy routine with each chapter being a new bit. It did not keep my attention. This is not to say Ms. Notaro is not a good writer, this book is just not a smooth novell like read. If you are looking for some comic, very light reading - this may be the book for you.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Easy, quick read of essays. I giggled myself silly several times.
Jennifer M. (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is a hilarious story written from the author's real life experiences. It kept me laughing the whole time I was reading it.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is so hilarious! I laughed so hard I cried. If you need a laugh check it out.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This book was great! I laughed out loud at many of the scenes she depicted. I will be looking for more of her books.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
One of the funniest books I have EVER read. No kidding.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
hysterically laugh out loud funny
Lynda C. (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
There were some very funny columns in this. There were also, unfortunately, way too many pieces whose basic theme was "I went out and got drunk and threw up". But once I got past those, I really enjoyed the rest. Her funniest columns deal with her interactions with her mother and grandmother.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
LOVED THIS BOOK! I laughed so hard I cried. Anyone woman who has been single and trying to make her way will be able to identify. Can't wait to read more of her stuff.
This book of essays was certainly laugh-out-loud funny in some places, although, overall, she is a bit crass and gross. She's no Sedaris, but she is still funny in her own way. I bought her second book of essays and will continue to keep an eye out for her.
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. :-)
PAM L. (Halarious book, cannot wait for this author to write something else!
Michelle C. (didn't care for it much-getting drunk and doing stupid things just is not funny to me.
Notaro is just a very funny writer. This book made me laugh out loud not to mention relate!
Beth Y. (I just could not get into this book. I bought it knowing that it (and the author) was really popular, and had a WL. So, I wanted to see for myself what the hype was. I couldn't get past the first 30 or so pages. Just not my kind of book, I suppose!
Laurie is a very funny writer. This was a quick read.
Some of the stories included in the book were pretty amusing.
Oh, how I loved this book! I laughed outloud several times and identified with many of the situations! Too funny!
Hilarious misadventures of author Laurie Notaro. I laughed out loud so many times reading this memoir. Highly recommended.
Laurie Nataro is the girl every one wants to be greinds with. She proves it over and over again in this book
An AWESOME funny read! I laughed out loud with tears streaming down my face - the kids didn't know what to think! A book that I finished in just one day. This one would be worth 4 book credits! You will NOT be disappointed.
I hope this is fiction. If not, Ms. Notaro needs a number of twelve-step programs. Sometimes mildly funny, but overall pretty gross.
Alice K. (Darn funny book - and another good read before bed due to short chapters.
Very entertaining book! I couldn't help but laugh & some chapters are worth reading out loud to others!
Really great book, Laurie's humor is so great. I read this book in 3 night's. Couldn't put it down, quick easy hilarous read... It's definetely a girl's book... A not really a young girl's book, I'd say 20's... Just cause of some of the material.. I'm 23 and loved it, you have to be our age to get some of the stuff the lead character goes thru....
Liese S. (Not bad. I laughed out loud a couple of times. I'm not sure why this book is as popular as it is, though.
Lorrie M. (Funny, funny, funny! This book had me laughing out loud with nearly every chapter. Notaro's writing is so clever and droll that you can't help but love her.
This book had me literally laughing so hard that my stomach hurt! Definitely the best of all of her books; the sequels weren't as hilarious, but still worth reading.
Not my favorite set of memoirs, but there's some funny stories in here.
This is an excellent book! It's not philosophical, moving or anything like that. It's just a good, quick, funny read. It took me back to highschool and college in the worst way! I seriously enjoyed this. It only took a few days to read it and many times I laughed out loud, not just any laugh, a BELLY LAUGH! I almost wanted to keep it on my shelf but I figured if I wanted to I could get a hold of it again. I will let someone get a kick out of it like I did. ENJOY!
ROFLMAO!!! Hilarious, light hearted, "been there myself" book.
This book is wonderful. Hilarious. Made me laugh out loud way too much! :)
Great read as all her books are. Laughed with her at her foibles.
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