Overview
Hey everyone!
Are you sick of reading all those self help books? Or are you looking for a light, easy and funny read?
Then 488 Rules for Life by Kitty Flanagan could be the book for you!
And if you like 488 Rules, be sure to check out the sequel, creatively titled More Rules for Life – A special volume for enthusiasts
Today’s book review will cover the following topics:
Rating
One Line Summary
Where can I buy it?
Book Summary
Writing Style & Design
What I Learnt from this Book?
Who Should Read this Book
Quotes & Excerpts
Meet the Author
Where can I buy it?
Similar Books
Final Thoughts
Rating
One Line Summary
Funny, light hearted and great for some pre-bed reading after a loooong day!
Where can I buy it?
Book Summary
I love to read! But after a long, hard day’s work, I am often unable to find the mental capacity to open a heavy fiction book or read another self-help book about how I should be waking up at 4am and optimising my daily routine.
That’s why I love 488 Rules for Life, as well as the sequel, More Rules for Life.
It’s funny, an easy page turner and will either have your laughing or nodding your head in agreement with the “rules” Kitty has postulated.
Writing Style & Design
488 Rules for Life is a short, to-the-point, honest and hilarious selection of rules for society to live by. If you’ve ever watched Kitty Flanagan on TV or perform a stand up comedy routine, you will have an appreciation for her dry, witty sense of humour. This book is no different.
What I Learnt from this Book:
- Don’t take yourself (or life) too seriously. There’s always something laugh about.
- Flush. Pause. Check is a great rule which more of us should probably live by.
- Lists and rules and lists of rules, make for great reading
- Read the books you like. The ones that make your laugh / smile / cry (whatever you want to do). It doesn’t have to be a Number 1 bestseller or a classic fiction book from the 1900s.
Who Should Read ‘488 Rules for Life’?
488 Rules for Life is a great book for those who are looking for an easy, humorous read. If you’re a fan of Kitty Flanagan’s comedy, then this is definitely the book for you!
My Favourite Rules
Rule 19:
“Flush. Pause. Check.”
Rule 26:
“Cushions are not spiritual advisors.”
Rule 188:
“Never propose to someone in public. “
And if Rule 188 does happen, there’s always Rule 189:
“And if someone proposes to you in public, say yes (and then explain kindly in private if the answer is no)“
And my personal favourite, Rule 447:
“Lower your expectations, that way you’ll never be disappointed.”
Meet the Author
Kitty Flanagan is one of Australia’s best known comedians.
You’ve probably seen Kitty Flanagan on The Project or Have You Been Paying Attention? or playing Rhonda, the annoying PR woman on Utopia.
You can see find out more about her writing and performing here or follow her on the ‘gram @kittyflanagan. \
She’s hilarious
Where can you buy it?
Similar Books
Final Thoughts
This was a really refreshing book to read amongst all the busy-ness of life. I’d highly recommend it if you’re looking for a light, easy, enjoyable, snort-out-loud kinda book.
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