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Awkward Situations for Men [Paperback]

Danny Wallace
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Book Description

3 Jun 2010

DANNY WALLACE IS A MAN.

And a man is a very tricky thing to be these days.

A toe-curling moment, an embarrassing faux-pas or a bewildering social situation is always just round the corner.

Danny, for example, says the wrong thing about a friend's baby; accidentally follows a woman down a dark street; has his party gate-crashed by a minor celebrity; and even discovers the pleasures of wearing pyjamas (exciting isn't it!). He breaks all the rules; hides a pastry; accidentally spits on someone; tricks Su Pollard; and (we've all been there) avoids his old hairdresser. And then there are the times when he has an argument with a bishop; experiences stage fright in the men's room; gets his wife a treat; and (eventually) helps a lady who has accidentally got her skirt all hitched up.

As we follow a year in his life - and it becomes obvious to the attentive reader that here is a man who finds it a challenge to even look after himself properly - an even greater responsibility looms on the horizon...

Once you have read this book you will see Awkward Situations everywhere you go and life will never be the same again. And, it's very, very funny.


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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Ebury Press (3 Jun 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0091937574
  • ISBN-13: 978-0091937577
  • Product Dimensions: 13.5 x 1.9 x 21.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (63 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 69,130 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"Laugh out-loud reading. Prepare to guffaw at the brilliantly ridiculous thoughts that can cross a bloke's mind" (Heat )

"Comedy genius" (Daily Record )

"He has the kind of ideas you wish you coudl bottle and sell" (Time Out )

"Will have you cringing and simultaneously laughing out loud" (Scottish Herald )

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The best humour book by a UK writer for a decade

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46 of 52 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars More charm and humour from Mr Wallace! 6 Jun 2010
Format:Paperback
First of all, I am a lady, and I was in no way alienated by the title. I know what Danny's like. The Awkward Situations contained in this book, while written by a reputed Man, for other Men, are human experiences. I could absolutely relate. So if you happen to be in possession of a vagina, don't be scared off.

Secondly, this book starts slowly. My initial reaction was "Yes, but that could happen to anyone." It took a little while before I realised that was the point - these things can happen to anyone, and, consequentially, do happen to everyone. I don't know at what point Danny won me over, but by the bit with the canned tomatoes I was giggling so much that I was in serious danger of dropping my copy in the bath!

If you're not British and have always wondered about our peculiar attitude to manners, shame and dignity, this book will offer a valuable insight. If you are British, it will offer sympathy and companionship.

Danny writes with the usual charm and gentle wit that keeps me coming back to his books. Thoroughly recommended.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Good, but definitely not worth £7.19 2 April 2012
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a great book. I've always liked Danny Wallace, his writing style is excellent and he's very funny. This is a good book to dip into, it's very light and great for reading on the bus or when you've only got a spare 5 minutes.

However, Awkward Situations For Men is extremely poor value for money. Considering what the average price is for a Kindle book on Amazon £7.19 is very steep - especially when you consider that these are articles which have already been published. It feels like he's just trying to cash in on articles that he's already been paid to write.

It's also a very short book. I can't help feeling that it should be merged with the follow-up book 'More Awkward Situations For Men'. That would make the book a decent length and be much better value for money.

Also, the fonts of the titles of each chapter don't show up properly on Kindle. Doesn't really matter as it doesn't affect the content of the chapters, but still kind of annoying.

As I say, Danny Wallace is great, but you're probably better off buying one of his other books - Friends Like These and Join Me are both under £5 on Amazon.
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As a fan of Danny Wallace's other books I was suprised to find this was in a slightly different format. It is set out as a set of short (just a few pages each) of observations and anecdotes from Danny. As Danny is roughly my age I found I could relate to a lot of his thoughts which at times made laugh and at other times squirm through recognition.
Having said that, I can imagine if you are from a different age group and have not yet read any of Danny's other books then this might not be the best one to read first. However, if you like Danny's adventures and are prepared to go with him away from his normal style (but still retaining his humour) then this is worth a read.
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1.0 out of 5 stars So disappointed!
After the brilliance of previous books I was really looking forward to reading even more brilliance from Mr Wallace but I gave up reading this just over half way through as it... Read more
Published 8 days ago by Cazzie
4.0 out of 5 stars Ha!
Very amusing, excellent comedy writing. Succeeds as many of the situations really do occur to men with alarming regularity.Great! ..
Published 1 month ago by Sean Dixon
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny
As a person who doesn't read much, I found this to be a refreshing laugh. I'm a fan of Danny Wallace so I bought this, his collection of little stories are funny. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Elliot Reid
5.0 out of 5 stars very funny!! laugh out loud. really enjoyed this book.
very funny laugh out loud. really enjoyed this book. bought other Danny Wallace books on the back of this one. Enjoyed those also.
Published 4 months ago by Jane Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down
I think you have to have a certain reading style or sense of humour to get along with Danny Wallaces books but I love the way he writes so awkwardly, which obviously suits the... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mandy26
2.0 out of 5 stars So little content
You know when a minor young celebrity writes their autobiography and you wonder if they can possibly have done enough to fill an interesting book? Read more
Published 8 months ago by Seajay
2.0 out of 5 stars Ho hum....
"You've got to read this book," a friend told me, "it's one of the funnniest things ever!"
As said friend is not prone to hyperbole I accepted his proffered copy with... Read more
Published 10 months ago by PDale01
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant read
Danny Wallace is quite literally a literary genius! Loved every second of this book. Great for when on holiday. Would recommend to anyone
Published 14 months ago by AbsolutionFC
5.0 out of 5 stars Got to love this man
I have loved Danny Wallace's books ever since "Join Me" and this book totally lived up to my expectations. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Georgina Slater
5.0 out of 5 stars Laughed till I cried. Shame I was on a train.
So, I haven't read the magazine articles so this was all fresh to me. There aren't many things in life that make you laugh uncontrollably. For me this was one of them. Read more
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