This hilarious account of Shakespeare Shapiro’s senior year is focused on his quest for a girlfriend and his senior memoir. Pieces of his memoir reveal in his funny, sarcastic tone how humiliating his parents are, how strange his best friends Neil and Katie are, and how he longs for popularity or at least acceptance. His younger brother Ghandi is popular, has a girlfriend and even smokes pot while Shakespeare feels left behind. This book contains quite a bit of sexuality along with some drinking and drug use making it inappropriate for younger readers. I enjoyed this quick read about reflection and introspection regarding what is really important. Crude, but entertaining teen novel, told from the perspective of a modern 17 year old named Shakespeare. The audio edition amused me, especially the reader's portrayal of Shakespeare's dad. There is a lot to offend in this book, but it reminded me of plenty of teen movies that I have watched. Sometimes the anecdotal style and the gruff father reminded me of a ruder, contemporary version of the movie "A Christmas Story." Maybe that comes across more in the audio version, than if one were to read the book.
What do You think about Spanking Shakespeare (2008)?
this is an example of how John Greene wishes he could write.
—Blunderbust
Simply hilarious, made me laugh so much at so many times.
—drolle
Did not finish. This book was not worth my time.
—aleighn
