Mike's Corner

This is pretty much my favorite book. I so wish I could write like he does. The names he comes up with are hilarious, and no sentence ends the way you think it's going to. It's nice to see some other positive reviews here, because everyone I show this book to thinks I'm a nut. Not because they don't like the book, but because they are stupid. So basically, if you don't like this book, it's not because the book is bad, it's because you are stupid.

If you are familiar with Mike Gordon, then you know what to expect... lots of word play, unexpected imagery, and plot in a very loose sense of the word. A great little volume for the absurdist-minded among us. Illustrations and photos, too!

hence the title of this review, i proclaim this book to be extremely funny. mike gordon's sense of humor is very unique, which is a very good thing. let me share a little story. a few days after buying this book, i was driving a long distance with a friend, and she decided to read the book aloud. i almost drove off the road a few times due to the tears (of laughter) distorting my vision. finding a copy of this book may be difficult, but its well worth the struggle. so in closing, i recommend this book. indeed.

Few people in the world have the imagination of Mike Gordon. While reading through his collection of daydreams and short stories one can't help but imagine just what goes on inside his head. In a time where it is difficult, if not impossible, to be original Mike Gordon has achieved just that. These motley tales take you to the outer limits of your mindscape and push you to think in ways you never thought possible.

If you're reading this review, you're probably a fan of Phish, like me. I think the stories in this book are phabulous. They are full of witty plays-on-words and some of the most hillarious stuff I've ever read. Admittedly, they are off-the-wall, and are only for acquired tastes. The story "PS" is a letter forecasting a fence being broken. The story "Suite # 102" is about rolling around on awnings, and "The case of the Yellow Ballots" contains the word "ballotwomanbeatereater." Need I say more? It sounds silly, but You'll have to see for yourself. Check it out at your bookstore.