- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: Liberties Press (19 May 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1905483902
- ISBN-13: 978-1905483907
- Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 13.5 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 652,358 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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I like book, me. --Robbie Williams
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'Randumb: the Adventures of an Irish Guy in LA is...a thoroughly entertaining read that will make you 'LOL' - laugh out loud - as so many have done on Mark Hayes' blog... [it] is an intelligently put-together, often satirical anlaysis of the times we live in'. --Verbal Magazine
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Flew through this book, its a funny concept. Its an example of the American way of life is probably better judged by those born outside its world. The writer seemingly engulfed himself in American culture to tell this story. If you have ever lived for a time in America you could certainly relate to the topics he discusses. This laugh out account of a Cork guy in LA shows the contrasting affect of two towns where one doesn't suffer many fools (Cork) and of another that seems to be the capital city for them (LA). Its a refreshing and original account of American culture.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Considering the title and the cover of the book, one is tempted to expect a book full of stories about being drunk, scoring girls and being hung over - since that's what the Irish do. And you do get those stories in case that's what you're looking for. Except that however, you get a lot more! It's also a very honest piece about the problems of getting on in a foreign country without a real plan, without real friends and on a low budget. Told in an ironic way, picked with satiric insights about the sick state of our generation. Everything written in a very special style. Short. Sentences. Is. The. Motto. A caricature of the Facebook/Twitter-generation's inability to communicate in a proper way? Could. be. All in all: a very funny and, if you read behind the lines, also very intelligent book about the search for one's dream and the attempts to live it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
That book got me thinking! Very inspiring! Couldn't put it away once I started reading! Definitely one of the best books I have read. There is no down or boring moments its good from start to finish. Well deserved 5 starts!!
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I got bored with this guy. So self centred it's unbelievable. Perhaps I'm too old for this, but he seemed to walk about with his eyes closed half the time, and was only reacting... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. John F. H. Mcdade
Great Read, Funny as hell!
This is really is a great book which will make you laugh from start to finish. I picked up Randumb to keep me entertained on an 11 hour flight.. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Damian O'Hara
Stupendous. Stunning. Magnificent.
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Published 3 months ago by John O'Donovan
Fantastic...read on!
A superb read - I can't recommend this enough. Not what I expected, but then I didn't really know what to expect, but it was way way more funny than I had hoped it would be. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Carnspindle
uphill read
I was curious as to how this book would turn out as it is an interesting premise, however I found the book fairly slow going, quite boring (despite attempts to include as many zany... Read more
Published 4 months ago by backie
Belly Laughs!
Fantastic book. Very funny and extremely RanDumb! I bought this book because the culture of LA fascinates me and Mark's account of the RanDumb sequence of events that has brought... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Katie Red
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Think of this character as your little brother, launching himself daily onto the streets of LA - with nothing more than a bucket full of Irish charm, limited funds and an... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Miss V L Ball
Perfect, read on!
I first heard of Mark through Robbie Williams, and as a complete fangirl I had to find out anything I could. Read more
Published 4 months ago by katybaines
Great read. Hilarious.
A friend recommended Randumb to me for a holiday read. Turned out to be the best part of the trip! Made me wish I went to LA instead. Thanks for that, Merrick. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Jez
Excellent book
This book is a great book and totally different to what you might expect. It has alot of very amusing stories and gives you a unique insight into life in LA. Read more
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