Carsick

another great piece of filth from john waters!

Would you consider the audio edition of Carsick to be better than the print version?

have not read the print version, but john waters DOES narrate!

What other book might you compare Carsick to and why?

role models. it is also read by john waters.

Which character – as performed by John Waters – was your favorite?

john waters as himself

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

the book, of course, made me laugh out loud several times, and like john waters other books, really lifts my spirit

Any additional comments?

loved it! this is a must for any dreamland fan!! i felt like i was on the road with right next to john the whole time! i hope mr. waters is working on his next idea for his next book! can't wait!

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New and vintage - a romp with John Waters

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Absolutely. More especially if the friend is as familiar with John Waters as I am . I do not think you have to be a John Waters fan to enjoy this book, but it does add to the narrative if you are familiar with the references.

What did you like best about this story?

The juxtaposition of real, good and bad trips. It goes without saying that the dark humor was stellar.

What does John Waters bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Having heard Mr. Waters before, it was almost cozy-felling to have him read his own tale. He is a good reader.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

At one point, I was lying in bed while listening to this book and began to laugh out loud. Loudly. It cracked me up as well as making me sad for the sorry state of this country.

Any additional comments?

I don't like the notion of a book being a summer or beach read, but if pressed -- then this one would fit that bill. Hilarious.

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Hilarious

If you could sum up Carsick in three words, what would they be?

Funny, gross and depraved.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Carsick?

John Water's unlikely friendship with a young man who drives him across country.

What about John Waters’s performance did you like?

Everything. The man is a master storyteller and just the cadence of his voice is hysterical.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

It'll make you puke with excitement.

Any additional comments?

The funniest book I have listened to all year!

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John Waters Rocks!

I was not as interested in his imaginary "best" and "worst" trips- bit his actual trip was a fantastic read!

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Another great ride with John Waters

Would you listen to Carsick again? Why?

Of course! I love the way his mind works!

Who was your favorite character and why?

The fictional animal rescuer. To say this woman is dedicated, is an understatement.

Which scene was your favorite?

When John goes to Walmart.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I am always captivated by the masterful storytelling of Mr. John Waters and this book was no different. It made me want to start traveling the country like a gypsy.

Any additional comments?

I appreciate the narration by the author.

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Wish it was all non-fiction

What could John Waters have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Stick to writing about the actual trip (only last third is non-fiction).

Any additional comments?

As others have said, book would have been great if he had stuck to writing about actual trip. Way too many stories about imagined good and bad rides. I ended up skipping most of the middle 1/3 of book to get to the real rides. Could have easily skipped first 2/3 of book. Very disappointing because I was anticipating a great read after hearing him talk about it on NPR Fresh Air.

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Meh

This book was less than expected, the stories to contrived and hyperbolic to even enjoy

Hideously Raunchy Fun

If you're good at bracing yourself and willing to ride an auditory roller coaster of epic proportions with your hands in the air and a scream from your voluntarily horrified open mouth, you'll survive the Bad Rides, and probably want to get back on and listen to the whole ride again. Waters' narration is fun, too.

a fun listen while I was driving around town

I remember hearing John Waters hype this book on the talk shows when it came out. Having him read it to me in audible turned out to be even more fun than reading it.

Highly recommended for John Waters Fans Only.

It’s puerile, perverse, and filthy. I loved every minute of it. (Also, endearing, witty, and hilarious).