Name: You Can Get Arrested for that
ISBN: 9780307339423

Rich Smith

A humorous look at some of America's most bizarre and absurd laws around the country follows the British author and a friend as they travel around the United States with the intent of breaking as many ridiculous laws along the way, as they hunted whales in landlocked Utah, offered a cigarette to a monkey in New Jersey, and fished while wearing pajamas in Chicago. Original. 50,000 first printing.

2 Guys, 25 Dumb Laws, 1 Absurd American Crime Spree

You Can Get Arrested for that

Mary Baldwin

There were a couple of moments where I laughed, a couple where I was genuinely engaged with the story.
... In a book almost 300 pages long; that's not exactly a rave review.

With a love of journalistic style, an interest in law, adventure and overseas culture (as well as a fully functioning sense of humour) I expected to enjoy this book. But it just didn't hit the mark. A sad fact as books based on stories like this, if done well, can be wonderful. A favourite example of mine is 'Around Ireland with A Fridge' by Tony Hawk - give that a go.

I think the result would be far better if the author took a 'blog style' approach to documenting the adventure. As it is, the writing and structure drown out any excitement.

A shame. I saw several similarly disappointed reviews before I made a start with the book but still maintained hopes of 1 star+. Not this time.

You Can Get Arrested for that 2 Guys, 25 Dumb Laws, 1 Absurd American Crime Spree

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