Review: Great summer book with a quirky sense of humor
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 15, 2013
I love reading humorous books in the summer. Sitting on the beach, with a good funny book to read, is my idea of heaven. For this, "How to Prevent Unicorns from Stealing Your Car" is the ideal book. As classes have ended and I am finally done with marking term papers, it is time for me to enjoy a short holiday before starting my summer research projects. This was a great book that helped me to overcome the stress of a long year. The author has a great sense of humor and shows great writing versatility. No two stories are alike and they keep your funny bone on its toes, expecting the unexpected. This makes for exciting reading, that is rare to find nowadays. The author's style is economical and no words are wasted, making for crisp stories that do not overstay their welcome. Think of "The Old Man and the Sea" instead of "War and Peace". This is of course perfect for funny stories that need to deliver the punchline without over elaborating. I find that many writers make that mistake, but not "How to Prevent Unicorns from Stealing Your Car". A++