One day when I had very little money, I decided to spend it on a book with a back description that confused me.I started reading it, unsure of what I was going to get. Two things left me apprehensive:1) Do I really want to read a whole story about an asshole? How much fun can that be?2) Eaten by a bear? Really? Through the WHOLE story? How the hell will this guy (author Mykle Hansen) ever get a whole book out of someone being eaten by a bear?Well! Here are the answers:1) YES! and SO MUCH FUN! I've never had such a good time reading from the viewpoint of such an unlikeable asshole who I wanted to punch every five minutes. It was FUN hating him! It was fun seeing him hate the world! This book did a great job confusing me on who I should be rooting for. 2) YES. In some magical way with his witchcraft and sorcery, Mykle Hansen was able to create a whole story out of asshole Marv Pushkin being eaten by a bear, and it never once felt like it was dragging for action or something more. Pick up this book. I love my copy. HELP! A BEAR IS EATING ME is page turning fun. Every time I put the book down I couldn't wait to pick it back up. It is witty, funny and intriguing. For all intents and purposes it's Bizarro fiction as well. A perfect read for those squeamish about reading Bizarro.The title fairly sums up the major plot point. A guy is trapped under his SUV in rural Alaska and a bear is slowly eating him. The story is told from first person point of view and the protagonist thus find himself with lots of time on his hands. He examines his life and those around him and ultimately examines himself.If you think there can't be much story to be told from this simple plot, think again. This is not a story of survival but a story of self-reflection. It's light-hearted but it's also smart. Read Mykle Hansen's HELP! A BEAR IS EATING ME and your guaranteed to read a good book.
People are dicks. Sometimes, that is entertaining; not all the time, though.
—vickie
Moral: Alaska makes you crazy and sex with bears is bad?....
—alychaa
ya want looney? dis is yo bear.
—Whynonna
Twisted. Profound. Awesome.
—bin
Laugh out loud hilarious
—Romasia
