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Thank You for Smoking: A Novel
 

Thank You for Smoking: A Novel

by Christopher Buckley

"Nick Naylor had been called many things since becoming chief spokesman for the Academy of Tobacco Studies. But until now no one had actually compared him to Satan." They might as well have, though. "Gucci Goebbels," "yuppie Mephistopheles," and "death merchant" are just a few endearments Naylor has earned himself as the tobacco lobby's premier spin doctor. The hero of Thank You for Smoking... (read more)

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Liked It

Bridget B
  • Rated 4 stars

“What fun!

Filled with larger than life characters and escapades, this novel successfully portrays a "merchant of death," a lobbyist for the tobacco industry, in a sympathetic light.

While I've been aware of this work since the movie was being promoted, I was caught unawares by the whole cloak and dagger aspect.

This novel is more about corporate infighting set in a lobbying firm which provides much fodder for juicy ironies.

Looking forward to seeing the movie.”

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Didn’t Like It

Kassiana
  • Rated 2 stars

“Despite its humorous content, I hated Nick, the main character. I also didn't like or care about the other people in the book. I laughed, but I'd rather never see this book again, so I can't recommend it. If you don't care much about character and prefer really cynical comedy instead, this book is for you. Not me. :)”

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Community:
  • Rated 3.932432 stars
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  • Rated 4.5 stars
  

Newest Comments

  • Leticia W

    leticia w said:

    “Not as funny as avertised. Okay read.”

    posted Tuesday, March 25 2008
  • seetharam i

    seetharam i said:

    “the book is brilliant in its wit, though it sags towards the last few pages. ”

    posted Wednesday, November 7 2007
  • gilhaus

    gilhaus said:

    “I am 43 years old and I found some things that were offensive in this book. There are some immoral sexual situations. I wouldn't recommend it to my 9th grade daughter...too bad she read it anyway.”

    posted Wednesday, May 2 2007
  • esmeralda

    esmeralda said:

    “It kind of depends on your level. It is an adult book and very ironic and cynical. If you are someone who 'gets' that then I think it's fine. My daughter would have enjoyed it at your age. If you enjoyed Roald Dahl, you would probably like it. It has a bit of a twisted world view, but there isn't anything too violent or sexual.”

    posted Tuesday, May 1 2007
  • poco_loco

    poco_loco said:

    “6th Grade Read?

    Would you think this is a good book for a 6th grader? What is it about? Should I read it? (keep in mide I'm 12) ”

    posted Tuesday, May 1 2007
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