A Fistful of Fig Newtons by Jean Shepherd
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Book Reviews of A Fistful of Fig Newtons
Book Review: more mature material, and quite funny
Summary: 5 Stars
This one isn't for the kids, but for older Shepherd fans it's a must. Even in "Ice Cream War," Ralphie and the boys are teens--at least old enough to swear like teenage boys. "Lonesome Ernie," is an Army story, thus barracks language is a must. Soldiers on their way to an unknown fate see no cause to temper their language. The title tale is a wildly funny yarn about a contest in a college dorm room that could be happening in any dorm room at any college in America. "Lost at C," is the only funny story I've ever read about algebra, a subject that can make even a reasonably smart student cringe. The book ends with a soldier's return, to discover he still can't get a good date, even with Army training. This was Shepherd's last book, easily his most mature. As always, he is the intellectual humorist, for which reason some readers will ask "When do I laugh?" For a Shepherd fan, the answer is "Always."Book Review: Fistful of Fig Newtons
Summary: 5 Stars
Collection of short stories - hilarious. From the guy who wrote the book that 'A Christmas Story' was based on. All very memorable stories written with a wry sense of humor - people who grew up in the late 40's and 50's can really relate and reminisce, but young people will enjoy as well. The story about kids with last names starting with letters at the end of the alphabet forever relegated to the back row of all school rooms and their strategies for going unnoticed by the teacher had me laughing out loud as did the one about working the kitchen car on a troop train. The other people on the plane probably thought I forgot to take my meds. Jean Shepherd's other book 'Wanda Hickey's Night of Golden Memories' is also a classic and contains several of the short stories that were cobbled together for 'A Christmans Story' the movie.Book Review: The great Jean Shepherd -- in full flight
Summary: 5 Stars
For once, the back cover description is accurate: this is classic Jean Shepherd, telling vaguely autobiographical stories about his earlier life, a hilarious riff on 60's TV advertising, and much more. It's all tied together by an endless passage through the Lincoln Tunnel, something with which many of us transplanted New Yorkers can identify. This paperback is a huge bargain -- both to those who haven't yet discovered Shep's particular brand of humor, and to those who remember...and wish to relive it.Book Review: Classic Humor From Someone You Should Discover
Summary: 5 Stars
Generally, you are either a "Shep fan" who grew up listening to him on WOR or you don't know much about him. Do a search on his name and DL some of his radio shows from the 60's or 70's. You'll be hooked. It will also make reading some of his stories more enjoyable, as you will be able to get a sense of his cadence and delivery.Book Review: Everybody likes Fig Newtons
Summary: 5 Stars
12 hilarious stories about common catastrophes, humiliating experiences, picking on toddlers and tailgating on the Jersey Turnpike. A testimonial for virtually every teen growing up in America today.Not as good as Shepherd's first two books, but entertaining nonetheless.
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