Butt Stuff (The Book) - Jeff O'Brien 5/5 stars
So, clearly the title of the book should be an indicator of what you're dealing with before you even read it. If you're easily triggered, or lack a sense of humor, you're going to hate this book. Before we even begin I should tell you that Jeff is the kind of writer who writes what he wants, and he doesn't really care about rules, and crosses over into the land of bad taste quite often. That's why he's such a good writer. He taps into that inner twelve year old in us that loves cheesy horror films, and juvenile comedy. The point is, Butt Stuff is a great introduction to his work. These are stories that are often laugh out loud funny while bordering on offensive to people who have no sense of humor. I would say to start here to get what O'Brien's work is about and then go into his other releases.
Butt Stuff is a collection of short fiction that gives us exactly what we expect. It's chock full of the kind stuff other writers usually don't write about. His characters resonate well because they're just like us. Jeff pokes fun at the world around us. Nothing is safe and thank Bob for a guy who writes fiction that you can't help but envision as a B-movie directed by Roger Corman. There's nothing serious about Butt Stuff, and I have to be honest and tell you even the introduction was bad ass. You'll find stories about talking Glory Holes, aliens, and yes, even butt stuff because isn't life all about the pursuit of life, liberty and butt stuff? If you lack a soul, you'll probably hate this, but this is exactly why Jeff is one of my favorite writers. I like books about boobs, and aliens, and yes, even butt stuff. If you've never read this guy's work, start here, and then move onto his other stuff, you won't be disappointed.
So, clearly the title of the book should be an indicator of what you're dealing with before you even read it. If you're easily triggered, or lack a sense of humor, you're going to hate this book. Before we even begin I should tell you that Jeff is the kind of writer who writes what he wants, and he doesn't really care about rules, and crosses over into the land of bad taste quite often. That's why he's such a good writer. He taps into that inner twelve year old in us that loves cheesy horror films, and juvenile comedy. The point is, Butt Stuff is a great introduction to his work. These are stories that are often laugh out loud funny while bordering on offensive to people who have no sense of humor. I would say to start here to get what O'Brien's work is about and then go into his other releases.
Butt Stuff is a collection of short fiction that gives us exactly what we expect. It's chock full of the kind stuff other writers usually don't write about. His characters resonate well because they're just like us. Jeff pokes fun at the world around us. Nothing is safe and thank Bob for a guy who writes fiction that you can't help but envision as a B-movie directed by Roger Corman. There's nothing serious about Butt Stuff, and I have to be honest and tell you even the introduction was bad ass. You'll find stories about talking Glory Holes, aliens, and yes, even butt stuff because isn't life all about the pursuit of life, liberty and butt stuff? If you lack a soul, you'll probably hate this, but this is exactly why Jeff is one of my favorite writers. I like books about boobs, and aliens, and yes, even butt stuff. If you've never read this guy's work, start here, and then move onto his other stuff, you won't be disappointed.
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