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 Wordy March 2, 2008
I bought this book as bathroom reading humor and was very excited to have it for guests' amusement. However, I was terribly disappointed with the writer's style. It's simply too much detail and information.
Every story is told in the same style - as if the author felt a need to drag out every page to the fullest; and sometimes that's just not necessary. A good story benefits from descriptive narrative, but it also suffers from being diluted with too many words.
I will most likely sell my copy of this book.
 5 Rolls! September 25, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Without a doubt, one of the funniest books I've ever read. I bought this book while on vacation for some light reading and I've never laughed so hard in my life. I'll agree that it's not dinner material, but it's riotous reading.
One word of caution, don't have someone read this to you while you're trying to drive!
Horrifyingly, howlingly funny April 14, 2004
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I first bought this book as a gag for some of the guys I work with as a river guide. I made the mistake of reading it first, and laughed so hard I cried on several of the stories. My daughters were awakened by my laughter and came to see what mom thought was so funny. We (myself and 2 daughters) shared the laughter for a little over an hour, and many times since. It is the most often asked for book at my house, and, it has gone, and will continue to go on river trips and camping trips with me. Some people gross out when the stories are read aloud, but nearly all will pick it up, read it, and laugh about it in private.
 Amusing in a childish way September 3, 2001
7 out of 14 found this review helpful
Scatological humour is fine in the right place and in small doses. Up Sh*t Creek meets neither criteria. The right place is in the men's room, or round a camp fire, where this type of story can be related first hand by the participants or witnesses. Small doses simply means that one or two stories are enough. Up Sh*t Creek attempts to bring together dozens of toilet jokes and, by doing so, is guilty of overkill - the stories lose their impact.Probably the best place for this book is in the room we all use but seldom discuss. There, the stories can be 'digested' little by little and might pass for a few chuckles. Don't expect anything too cerebral, don't buy the book if the discussion of bodily functions offends you, and don't lick your fingers as you turn the pages!
 Omigod omigod! November 27, 2000
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is not a book to be read immediately before or immediately after a meal.You will learn more about the logistics of removing human waste from wilderness areas than you probably cared to know. You may find yourself screaming in horror as you hurl this book as far as the walls of the bathroom will let you. You will laugh and in the process, you will learn something about whitewater rafting from the stories, the diagrams, and the glossary in the back. This is a bathroom classic. Choose your time for reading it carefully!
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