"There's a (Slight) Chance I Might Be Going to Hell"

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

I've always enjoyed the essays of Laurie Notaro (The Idiot Girls Action Adventure Club, et al). Recently she published her first novel, There's a (Slight) Chance I Might Be Going to Hell.

The Mechanicky Gal sent it to me, and I just finished it last night. The best way to describe it is that she's a female Carl Hiaasen. She makes me laugh out loud, even though her plot points are wildly unlikely. She can also turn a phrase like nobody's business (Chub-Rub, anyone?).

If you're looking for a fun, fast and humorous read, Laurie's your gal.

3 comments:

Jeri said...

I love Carl Hiaasen and have read everything he's written. My favorite was Basket Case.

"My baby is a basket case
A bipolar mama in leather and lace
Face like an angel--she's a perfect waste
My baby is a basket case."

It's actually a Warren Zevon song. It's awesome. :)

That said, I'm going to have to check out this book, thanks for the recommendation!

I just read SPQ's Wedding Planner/Divorce Guide and wasn't too excited - it lacked substance.

The Mechanicky Gal said...

But I can a: see me wrestling with a shirt/camisole and ending up with it wrapped around me head. I've doen it before, and b: FEELING like it has embedded itsel;f in my head with attendant bruising.
I'm a spaz.

Cindi in CO said...

Is there a slight chance that book is on its way to me? ;)