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Sh*t my dad says
158 pages
A rapid-fire barrage of hilariously profane paternal wisdom that unexpectedly warms the heart.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like sitting at a kitchen table with a beloved, foul-mouthed curmudgeon who accidentally drops profound life advice between strings of creative expletives. The pace is incredibly brisk, driven by short, punchy chapters and rapid-fire dialogue that originated from a viral internet feed. It is a laugh-out-loud, chaotic experience, yet beneath the abrasive, deadpan humor lies a surprisingly warm and nostalgic atmosphere. The prose is conversational and unpretentious, stepping back to let the outrageous quotes shine. It delights readers who crave irreverent, cynical comedy but still want a genuine emotional core. Ultimately, it is a hilarious, fast-paced exploration of a father-son dynamic that proves love can be expressed in the most delightfully inappropriate ways.
- Mood
- laugh-out-loud
- chaotic
- warm
- nostalgic
- Tone
- irreverent
- profane
- deadpan
- affectionate
- cynical
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- father-son dynamics · unconventional wisdom · generational divides · adults returning home · familial acceptance
- The writing
- Punchy, conversational, and heavily anchored by sharp, expletive-laden dialogue that reads like a sitcom script.
- The arc
- Transitions from shock and exasperation at a father's blunt profanity to a deep, affectionate understanding of his unique brand of love.
- Who it's for
- Anyone who loves rapid-fire, profane humor that masks a surprisingly tender, beating heart.
Content notes
- heavy profanity
- crude humor
About the book
Tuesdays with Morrie meets F My Life in this hilarious coming-of-age book about a son's relationship with his foul-mouthed father by the 29-year-old comedy writer who created the massively popular Twitter feed of the same name.
Description from Open Library.
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