This could and should have been good, the few flashes of political and social observation are great. But it all rather gets obscured by this essentially becoming an extended retelling of The Aristocrats. Which is all well and good, that gag has it's place, but I found it diluted the books message of 'Wake up!' quite severely by tagging on 'Here comes the anal rape!' at the end.I did really like the quotes though. I really didn't know what to expect, but this was an interesting read.If you're easily offended, or don't like massive doses of swearing, then this isn't a book for you!Mr Boyle takes us on a mendering journey through modern life, with acerbic and controversial views on all manner of cultural and political situations.In summary all politicians are w*nkers and X Factor and other talent shows are a symptom of our modern malaise and poor attention spans.Nothing to learn there then! But interspersed with the withering attacks on everything are the little quotes and suggestions that Frankie offers to enrich and add to our lives.So why only 3 stars? Well I'm guessing that's all Frankie would want me to give it!
A very funny, very rude book, can't wait to see him live in Wolverhampton in Sept.....
—amy
Dark, nihilistic and sometimes extremely disgusting, but many times very funny.
—nil
A funny and entertaining read filled with hilarious one-liners.
—greenegirl99
Brilliant insights & side-splitting humor,
—Kirsty
In a word - pointless.
—Elliot
