Review of Louder Than Fiction:
Posted: 06 Feb 2025, 02:26
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Louder Than Fiction:" by Weldon Gaines.]
“Louder Than Fiction: Weapon of Mass Discussion or Life is a comedy. Be serious.” by Weldon Gaines is a collection of funny essays and personal anecdotes by the author. The author uses humor to talk about his experience growing up during the time of racial integration, the challenges faced, and the lessons learned along the way. The story discusses serious topics like racism, inequality, and life struggles; the author presents this in a light-hearted, funny way. The book makes us think and laugh at the same time.
The chapters are short, even though they left a lasting impact on me. The author’s writing style is conversational and humorous; this made the content engaging. The content was very relatable too. I had a good laugh and learned some life lessons too.
The author shares the harsh truth about society in a funny way and includes a variety of topics like labor unions, politics, slavery, family, etc. One chapter in the book made me laugh a lot because of the smart wordplay, like “HISteria,” “HERnia,” “MENtal illness,” and “SHEnanigans” to express gender stereotypes. And there was this other chapter, “Taking the keys,” where the author uses a joke that goes like this: “I want to die like my grandfather died—quietly in his sleep. Not crying and screaming like his passengers.” I really didn’t expect the twist in this joke at all, that the grandfather was actually sleeping while driving. The author uses such dark humor to highlight serious topics and makes us aware of the consequences of our actions through these unexpected jokes.
The author mentions that he uses humor to cope with life’s challenges. I think that’s a great way to relieve stress and worries. I really enjoyed reading this book. There wasn’t anything that I disliked or wanted to change about this book. The editing was also impeccable. Thus, I’m rating this book 5 out of 5. I recommend this book to readers who enjoy wit, humor, and a thought-provoking read.
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Louder Than Fiction:
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“Louder Than Fiction: Weapon of Mass Discussion or Life is a comedy. Be serious.” by Weldon Gaines is a collection of funny essays and personal anecdotes by the author. The author uses humor to talk about his experience growing up during the time of racial integration, the challenges faced, and the lessons learned along the way. The story discusses serious topics like racism, inequality, and life struggles; the author presents this in a light-hearted, funny way. The book makes us think and laugh at the same time.
The chapters are short, even though they left a lasting impact on me. The author’s writing style is conversational and humorous; this made the content engaging. The content was very relatable too. I had a good laugh and learned some life lessons too.
The author shares the harsh truth about society in a funny way and includes a variety of topics like labor unions, politics, slavery, family, etc. One chapter in the book made me laugh a lot because of the smart wordplay, like “HISteria,” “HERnia,” “MENtal illness,” and “SHEnanigans” to express gender stereotypes. And there was this other chapter, “Taking the keys,” where the author uses a joke that goes like this: “I want to die like my grandfather died—quietly in his sleep. Not crying and screaming like his passengers.” I really didn’t expect the twist in this joke at all, that the grandfather was actually sleeping while driving. The author uses such dark humor to highlight serious topics and makes us aware of the consequences of our actions through these unexpected jokes.
The author mentions that he uses humor to cope with life’s challenges. I think that’s a great way to relieve stress and worries. I really enjoyed reading this book. There wasn’t anything that I disliked or wanted to change about this book. The editing was also impeccable. Thus, I’m rating this book 5 out of 5. I recommend this book to readers who enjoy wit, humor, and a thought-provoking read.
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Louder Than Fiction:
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon