There's a (Slight) Chance I Might Be Going to Hell: A Novel of Sewer Pipes, Pageant Queens, and Big Trouble

WARNING: May cause side stitches and odd looks

First off, I am a huge fan of Laurie Notaro's writing. I am an Idiot Girl through and through! And she's great at what she does. I was a bit leery about her stint as a novelist though.

I read this book on a three hour flight and have to say that it was probably a poor choice. I could not contain my laughter and after about an hour all the passengers around me were not thrilled at my guffaws and snorts as i tried to keep the laughter in. This was one of her BEST publications yet. I can't wait to read more of her wit and sarcasm.

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Awful

I am an on-again, off-again fan of this author's humor books, but her foray into fiction was very disappointing. The first 100 pages could've been cut, and there was clearly an over-emphasis of 'funny' scenes that did little to advance to plot. It was so ridiculous, I couldn't even finish the book.

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Whaz up

Great book!

It's not my favorite Laurie book, but don't take that as a negative... totally worth reading and a hoot! I think my absolute favorite was "I love everyone and other atrocious lies". Love you Laurie!

FANTASTIC!!

This book is hysterical and touching at the same time. I read it at a perfect time in my life. Loved it so much I ended up buying three copies, one for myself, one for my best friend, and one for my mom. LOVE love LOVE!

More annoying than anything else

The author uses the simile so often, that it is actually a point of distraction. The characters are poorly developed and the situations that Maye finds herself in are more silly than entertaining. Laurie Notaro also seems to have a problem with Repbulicans; her disdain does not at any point move the story along. I will not finish this book (I'm about halfway through it... there are way too many other - good - books out there to read), and will never read anything else by her again.

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A Hilarious Quick Read!

This is my first Laurie Notaro book and I am utterly pleased! I read this book during a weekend snowstorm so it was a quick read. I have never laughed out loud so much while reading and sometimes to the point of tears!! I loved every part of part of Maye's adventures in her new town of Spaulding and all that lead up to the Sewer Queen Pagent. This is such a sweet book that will leave your tummy hurting and your face smiling. It is full of humor, surprises, and lots of amusing scenes!

Not funny at all

I am going against the flow of positive reviews to say I hated this book. I have never heard of Laurie Notaro before and I liked the title so I bought the book. It's not funny. I despised the main character within the first 25 pages and thought she just seemed like an idiot. Also, I hated her writing. She is so desperate to be humorous that she tries too hard. It was as if every sentence in the book was supposed to be a joke and I found that exhausting and annoying. I didn't find the situations the main character in to be at all humorous; again, I thought she was just being ridiculous. I couldn't finish this book because I thought it was terribly annoying. I've loaned it to a friend to see if she thinks it is funny. So far, she hasn't even shown interest in reading it. Would NEVER buy another of her books. If you want funny, read David Sedaris. He knows funny.

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Funny, funny, funny!

This book is for all of us who, at one time or another, have had a hard time fitting in! I laughed until I cried!

There's a (Slight) Chance I Might Be Going to Hell: A Novel of Sewer Pipes, Pageant Queens, and Big Trouble

This was a light, hilarious read that is perfect for a weekend at the beach or to tuck in your purse for a little vacation. It's the story of Maye, a freelance writer who moves to a small town in the Pacific Northwest and tries to make friends with her eccentric neighbors to no avail. I loved the story leading up to Maye's jump into the Sewer Queen Pageant, and it's obvious the reviewer below simply just didn't get it, which is unfortunate because I think it's a really good book and I think a lot of people can relate to her lonliness in a new place. I found Notaro's novel to be charming, funny, fast-paced and a satisfying read. I've passed it on a a friend who is enjoying it and will recommend this to my other girlfriends.

There's a (Slight) Chance I Might Be Going to Hell: A Novel of Sewer Pipes, Pageant Queens, and Big Trouble

Good, solid quick read--instant satisfaction! I read this book over the course of a weekend and the only bad thing I can say is that I didn't want it to end. Have read all of Notaro's other books, this one ranks up there as one of my favorites.

Funny Fiction

Notaro's books are always a fun, laugh-out-loud read. I enjoyed this one quite a bit, but did miss the non-fiction realism that I've always been able to identify with. But, this one was crazy and funny enough to keep me entertained, so I give it a thumbs up.

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