Author: Aaron James

There were a couple of reasons I wanted to read this one. First, a documentary based on the book is the opening film at the Film Festival this year. Second, the library were doing a “Philosopher’s Cafe” on the book and they ordered extra copies so everyone would have a chance to read the book before these two events.

I’m glad I missed the Philosopher’s Cafe – when I went looking for it today it has already been done. I’m not sure how they are going to make an interesting movie from the book but the festival selection committee generally get good movies.

Did I learn anything from the book? Perhaps one thing; doing a stupid and/or rude thing doesn’t make you an asshole even if, in the spur of the moment, you call them that. What makes a genuine asshole is someone who is stupid and/or rude and expects to get away with their actions because they are “entitled” and somehow more important than anyone else. Does that remind you of anyone?

Stay tuned for my movie review.

Goodreads Rating: * *