It's the End of the World as We Know It, and I Could Use a Drink

by Scott Sherman

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0967902908
• ISBN13: 9780967902906
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: WordsEarth Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Action-packed and thought-provoking

After reading the first few chapters of "It's the End of the World, and I Could Use a Drink", I realized I had jumped into an action-packed book with a compelling storyline. As stated on the book cover, Scott Sherman has written a work of fiction that, incidentally, happens to be true.Despite the dire situation spelled out in the first pages, the book's humor is what initially captured my attention. It had been a while since I laughed out loud reading a novel. I found it oddly reminiscent of Neil Simon. It is genuine humor, derived from the uniqueness of the individual character. Instead of jokes, which any character can recite, the funny stuff here comes from a misunderstanding of speech or action between the colorful cast of characters, or from a simple play on words. As someone who doesn't relate to most of what passes as comedy in the entertainment realm of today's culture, I enjoyed the natural, pure humor in Sherman's writing.Sherman wrote the book in first person as well as third person, alternating by chapter and denoting with different fonts. I found this to be unique, and it helped the flow of the story while giving the reader an insight into Sherman's struggle as a writer. It is one of the book's strengths. The general style of writing is fluid. Easy to read, yet very informative of the momentous challenges facing the world, as we try to balance the demands of commerce with the growing realization that our planet is fragile and its resources are far more precious than we have perceived. Man's relationship to nature has been the subject of many books. What makes "It's the End of the World, and I Could Use a Drink" different is that it is told with an ecological urgency that is noteworthy. In Sherman's world, time is of the essence and the result not only gives the reader a significant reason to think a bit more about the environment and our sources of energy, but also provides a fun, action-packed reading experience that would translate easily to the big screen.

Eco parody at its best.

The author has written an amazingly complex, yet entertaining, work parodying those environmentally correct views we all hold so dear. This is an unusual find for the enviro seeking a chance to laugh at herself, and at the same time be engrossed by a well crafted comic drama. This is a finely written and readable work for a first author. You have to read this book.

Undoubtedly the Book of the Year

Scott Sherman's book is a must read. From the second I turned the pages, I was thrown into a fabulous adventure full of intrigue and suspense. As if that wasn't enough, there were so many parts where I just couldn't stop laughing hysterically. This book has it all!!! Most importantly, Sherman skillfully illustrates concerns about the environment and provides positive prescriptions of what we can do as individuals which left me inspired and hopeful about the future. Sherman is undoubtedly my favorite new author of the year! I can't wait until his next book comes out.