I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell
by Tucker Max
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Book Reviews of I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell
Book Review: A fun ride, instructive despite its apparent superficiality
Summary: 4 Stars
As a guy who is the same age as Tucker, I approached this book with the goal of re-living some of my wilder days as a young lad. Although that goal was accomplished, I found myself provoked into considering what this book and a guy like Tucker Max means about our society. I am left feeling deeply ambivalent about Tucker Max.
One part of me finds his stories hilarious and irresistable. Another is deeply envious of the life that he's led. And another side of me is convinced that Tucker is the human incarnation of all things twisted and evil in this world. Hyperbole aside, I think that different people will take different things away from Tucker's stories. The way you approach them is the way you'll react.
What is truly impressive about Tucker Max is his unique ability to reach different kinds of people. Love him or hate him, the stories are good as pure entertainment or as something a little deeper for those who are interested enough to consider what they mean. As for me, while I find myself partially repelled by the person of Tucker Max, I doubt that I will ever approach any situation again without asking myself, "What would Tucker do?"
Book Review: Yawn. College again?
Summary: 2 Stars
Ok, the book looked interesting, I had seven hours of air travel ahead, what the heck?
Flight takes off, so I begin reading the first chapter. ok, not so bad. Makes me even a little excited thinking about my pre-married with children days, and I am on my way to Vegas to boot! Perfect combination, at least until I got a couple of chapters into the book and realized that it sucked. it was poorly written, not at all riveting, and not original or thought provoking. By less than a quarter into the book, I started rooting against Max, hoping that he would pass out from doing 20-something shots and split his head open. I hoped he would get crabs. I wanted to read about the girl he knocked up. But except for one joke from a pissed off former girlfriend, none of that ever came to pass. Bummer.
Like previous posters said, if I want to hear stories about drunken boys getting laid I will hang out with my old school buddies, people I care about. Tucker, I just never cared about you or the shameless way you treated everyone around you. Good luck with your book in a few years called, "I Hope They Prescribe Rogain in Hell".
Book Review: By far the sickest, most disrespectful man to write a hilarious book!
Summary: 5 Stars
Tucker Max is the reason why men have the reputation they do. In one human being and book, there is tangible proof that men are indeed smart, but sex crazed/addicted/obsessed (however the kids are terming it these days). **I realize that I am severely generalizing in my review and I apologize to all the men out there who are NOT Tucker Max** The reality is that even though we outwardly frown upon EVERYTHING he writes about, we secretly are jealous of his lifestyle. Only a select few can actually live that lifestyle and feel good about it; hence why they should serve beer in hell.
This book should only be read for a light read. No one should "look between the lines" or try to "psychoanalyze" why Tucker Max does what he does. Just take the book for what it is and just enjoy!! I personally loved every page and laughed at every story. I practically read the book out loud to my husband because every other minute I was laughing out loud and he needed to know why! Definitely worth it!
Remember- THIS IS MY OPINION ONLY... Please read it for youself and make your own!
Book Review: Read it non-stop
Summary: 5 Stars
My brother picked this book up in an airport on the way to Mexico with my family. He was literally laughing out loud for days and relayed sotries to me and my dad. I decided when he finished it, I'd give it a go, though I was unsure about some of the author's views on women. But let me say in short that I, as a 22 year old female, LOVED THE HECK outta this book.
I picked up it one night and didn't put it down until I finished it in the wee hours of the morning. I had never read a book all the way through in one sitting before and doubt I ever will again (unless I pick this one up again). I laughed so hard at times I almost peed my pants. I was jealous of all the adventures Tucker Max had (on top of his moderate success) and kind of ticked that there was no way a woman could have such adventures, let alone write an incredible book about it.
As many others pointed out, it's not a book that offers a grand awakening at the end, giving you the warm and fuzzies. But it will make you laugh, and your friends WILL thank you for passing it on.
Book Review: Damn funny
Summary: 4 Stars
I simply picked this book up in the airport as a read on the flight home, due to the intriguing cover (which turns out to be the former Miss Vermont). Similar to others' experiences, I found myself uncontrollably and spasmodically laughing all the way through. My airplane-mate probably thought I was having a seizure.
Tucker is the cool friend with no limits that's fun to hang out with between being buzzed and sloppy drunk. Though you may not do what Tucker does, you have to applaud him for living his life his way. Being buttoned up most of my adult life, I and others can only live vicariously through Tucker's life...he's our unchained id.
And, if you can get past the initial feelings of guilt and disgust, you'll fine he's an intelligent writer that knows how to tell a story, potty mouth and all. Additionally, I do not know any of my "cool" friends that would purposely embarrass themselves and give both good and bad details of their experiences....Tucker does this as well.
Give it a shot...unless you offend easily. Then don't.