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"An uproarious and brilliant story of friendship, alcoholism and itinerancy, penned by an adorably self-obsessed, if slightly autistic, attention-seeker." (Milo Yiannopoulos WIRED.CO.UK )
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The incredible true story of living as a modern-day nomad.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A blagger's guide to living in hotels around the world cheaper than it costs to rent a flat. Thank you playboy Paul Carr for spotting this glaring market gap!
After a while, however, the book tends to slowly repeat itself. Endless tales of getting überdrunk and boozy sex romps, of which he has no recollection the morning after, slowly lose their novelty. The only nod to reality seems to be Carr's confession that yes, he does occasionally work like the rest of us, doing the odd bit of freelance-writing here and there to shore up his unconventional lifestyle.
All very nice and escapist - if you like that sort of thing. But after wading through almost 300 pages the book begs the question: is this man's jet-set life of drink and debauchery more a bloated ego trip than a practical self-help guide?
After a while, however, the book tends to slowly repeat itself. Endless tales of getting überdrunk and boozy sex romps, of which he has no recollection the morning after, slowly lose their novelty. The only nod to reality seems to be Carr's confession that yes, he does occasionally work like the rest of us, doing the odd bit of freelance-writing here and there to shore up his unconventional lifestyle.
All very nice and escapist - if you like that sort of thing. But after wading through almost 300 pages the book begs the question: is this man's jet-set life of drink and debauchery more a bloated ego trip than a practical self-help guide?
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Upgrade - Paul Carr
When I started reading the upgrade I found the chapters, or little stories, quite amusing.
Im usually more of a fiction man but had a good little chuckle at the shenanigans Paul got upto in the book.
As it went on though it became very samey, just repeating very similar stories about going out getting drunk and trying to impress or pick up women. Pretty much everyone I know could have written a very similar book about stupid things they've done whilst drunk and a few chapters on the ladies they've met along the way.
If the book had have ended about 50 or more pages earlier it wouldn't have been any worse for it. towards the end comes the realisation and growing up epiphany, plus a lot of `aren't you jealous at my pay packet and the fact I live in hotels.'
This wasn't a bad book, just wasn't that good either.
Paul says he travels with one book and leaves this on a train or plane for someone else. Might take his advice and do the same with this book. Wasn't my cup of tea. 2.5/5
When I started reading the upgrade I found the chapters, or little stories, quite amusing.
Im usually more of a fiction man but had a good little chuckle at the shenanigans Paul got upto in the book.
As it went on though it became very samey, just repeating very similar stories about going out getting drunk and trying to impress or pick up women. Pretty much everyone I know could have written a very similar book about stupid things they've done whilst drunk and a few chapters on the ladies they've met along the way.
If the book had have ended about 50 or more pages earlier it wouldn't have been any worse for it. towards the end comes the realisation and growing up epiphany, plus a lot of `aren't you jealous at my pay packet and the fact I live in hotels.'
This wasn't a bad book, just wasn't that good either.
Paul says he travels with one book and leaves this on a train or plane for someone else. Might take his advice and do the same with this book. Wasn't my cup of tea. 2.5/5
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've been waiting for this release about 10 minutes after I finished Bringing Nothing to the Party.
It's hilarious, irreverent, transparent, painfully honest and truly and utterly unputdownable.
In fact, my wife thought I was having an affair when I volunteered to feed the baby at 3am so I could read some more.
Even though I knew some of the vignettes highlighted in the book from reading Paul's blog, his Twitter feed (MHDSRIP) and his Techcrunch articles, having them placed in context and as part of the story of what makes Paul Paul was incredibly enjoyable.
Darn you Steve Jobs for not creating a better battery in my iPhone 4 or I would have read it all in one sitting.
It's hilarious, irreverent, transparent, painfully honest and truly and utterly unputdownable.
In fact, my wife thought I was having an affair when I volunteered to feed the baby at 3am so I could read some more.
Even though I knew some of the vignettes highlighted in the book from reading Paul's blog, his Twitter feed (MHDSRIP) and his Techcrunch articles, having them placed in context and as part of the story of what makes Paul Paul was incredibly enjoyable.
Darn you Steve Jobs for not creating a better battery in my iPhone 4 or I would have read it all in one sitting.
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Good read
I wanted a book to read on holiday, and as I travel this book appealed to me.
If you have stayed in hotels around the world you can relate to the journey Paul had. Read more
If you have stayed in hotels around the world you can relate to the journey Paul had. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Gary
Not as good as first book
The author's first book was really good. I was looking forward to this follow up. It started well, with his explanation of how the adventure came to be, and the first few... Read more
Published 6 months ago by J. Livsey
Bloated and brash but ultimately redeemed
This book is Paul Carr's memoir of living on the cheap in hotels around the world (mostly in America). Read more
Published 8 months ago by Tinhead
Plastered by proxy
On the few occasions that I actually managed to put this book down, I often felt the odd sensation of being drunk by proxy. Read more
Published 10 months ago by MartinHathaway
Perfect reading for someone on the edge of a midlife crisis!
I hadnt hear of Paul Carr before reading this book (sorry Paul) - but from the very first page I was hooked. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Miss Julia Langham
Surprised I didn't know any of the names in the book
I bought this online after hearing an interview with the guy in the middle of the night on the radio. I enjoyed reading it but not as much as I thought I would. Read more
Published 10 months ago by D. G. Short
Good book... strong message
Good book.. quite entertaining in a low-complexity easy to tell it's written by a journalist kind of a way.
Always a bit of a chinese meal with these type of books... Read more
Always a bit of a chinese meal with these type of books... Read more
Published 11 months ago by A. G. Williams
Comic timing, and fun to read.
Comic timing, and fun to read. It works because realise most of it is probably true and has happened, so you read and wonder if you should change your life a bit. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Buckowski
A must read for anyone who wants to step outside the norm
Well written, funny and insightful. It's nice to see so many real life characters and experiences come to life. Like someone taking crayons to a coloring book. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ryan Gallagher
Brillant
Nice book, funny to read, useful both to understand the startup scene and how to save money booking hotels around the world :)
Published 11 months ago by Massimo Chieruzzi
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