|  | Author: The Onion
Creator: Scott Dikkers
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
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Rating:  134 reviews
Sales Rank: 42004
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 73
Pages: 256
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.6 x 0.8
ISBN: 0316018422
Dewey Decimal Number: 081
EAN: 9780316018425
ASIN: 0316018422
Publication Date: October 30, 2007
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Almost perfect January 6, 2009
Mary Anne Dougherty
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I laugh so hard my gut hurts as I read this book. For the most part, it is exactly what I wanted and expected: A humorous book to entertain me. It does tend to be a little too lefty at times though. For example, even the chapters about other countries slip in U.S.-bashing every chance they get. And the entry on Canada comes across more to me as an exultation of Canada being unlike America than any satire or criticism of Canada itself. However, it's not all a left-wing love-fest! I particularly LOVE the part in Chile that references annoying college students who pronounce it CHEE-lay - I almost died laughing! As long as you can tolerate a little bias, it really is extremely funny. So far, my favorite part is Florida - you have to see this! And I still have a lot to go.
 Our Dumb World December 24, 2008
Valerie N. Alexander
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Quick delivery and perfect condition. This book follows true Onion fashion. It's hilarious and gives descriptions of every place in the world. Don't expect it to be politically correct, which is what the Onion never is, and which is also what makes the Onion absolutely hilarious. Enjoy!
Exactly what I expected December 21, 2008
Vivian Darkbloom
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
My BF got this to give to his grandfather, who loves politics but has never seen or heard of The Onion. We took a look through it and it was just as good as the issue that comes out every Thursday. I don't know if he will end up giving it to his grandfather, however, since there are frequent inappropriate pictures (child porn, anyone?). But this would make a great coffee table book in any young household, and you can be sure that it will engender quite a conversation.
Gut buster December 20, 2008
J. Tucker (Niceville, FL United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Sure, not every line in the book is funny. But sometimes you are reading along and read something you just aren't expecting. So, expect to bust a gut at random times.
Stress-Busting Laughs for the Literate December 6, 2008
N. Bilmes (Vernon, CT United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
In these time of global economic crisis, there aren't too many people out there who wouldn't benefit from some laughter. If you like your laughs delivered via the written word instead of the television, this book is for you.
The Onion's atlas of the world delivers laughs for anyone willing to read it. The essays are offensive and xenophobic; it's as if the stereotypical Ugly American wrote the summaries of each locale. This book does need to be read in small doses, because an overload of the material is possible. If you buy a rich cheesecake it's best eaten in small doses. You'll still get lots of enjoyment but the joy will be spread out over a longer period of time.
Recommended, and quite highly!
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