Donald Jans

Disclosure: I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway, but did not affect my opinion.

Years ago, I had a coffee mug which said: "You're sick, twisted and perverted. I like that in a person." It's a shame I cannot find it for author, Donald Jans, who really deserves such accolades. I loved the first 50-60 pages of the book: just hysterical! Great stuff. However, once Jack starts his career selling zero-coupon bonds, the book was just too much like The Wolf of Wall Street. Then, again at the end, when Jack's dating escapades became the focal point, it was very funny again. Worth a read, if you need to laugh. 3.5 stars.

P.S. Whomever proofread this book should have caught the mistake in defining STRIPS: it's principal, not principle.

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A few pages into this tale, I decided it was an irreverent look at growing up. It is, but it's more than that. There is something to be learned in the sometimes raunchy, politically incorrect, sophomoric blending of words. There is a moral to the story.

If you are easily offended, move on to another title. But, if you're an adventurous type, grab a copy and enjoy something a little different. Hang in there, it's worth it!

By the way, don't let the amount of time I took on this book deter you. I got really sick for awhile, and had the attention span of a gnat. I just could not read. Reading this book is not a difficult endeavor, I was just distracted.… (plus d'informations)