Homo sayswhaticus

by Lance Manion

With this newest collection of irreverent short stories Manion once again asks the reader to get off the bench and get into the game as he dishes out laughs, offense and even a few poignant moments. There is no point to bemade here. Only the hope that somewhere amidst all the run-on sentences, unnecessary profanity and poor grammar, readers will come away with some unique thoughts of their own. Perfect reading for artists, commuters and people who spend an inordinate amount of time on the toilet.Some writers pander to their audience and write whatever it is they think will sell. Others are bold enough to say what needs to be said.Then there is Lance Manion.Writing what others won't simply because there was no need for it to have been written in the first place.This is his fourth collection of short stories and frankly we're just as surprised as anyone that he is continuing to write them. But here it is.It helps if you have a good imagination. That's not to imply that we think if you don't enjoy it then you don't have a good imagination. It's certainly not a litmus test for creativity. All we're saying is that it doesn't hurt if you're a little off.If you're looking for us to try and talk you into downloading a free book than I think you've clearly overestimated our interest in your reading it.But having said that, if you've already invested this much time in reading the description what's the worst that could happen if you gave it a shot?Exactly.You've been warned.

Genres: Humor

207 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 16, 2013

About the author

Lance Manion was not born a poor black child. That was Navin R. Johnson. Neither was he born to run, to be wild and the last thing he needs is to be born again. I'm certain his mother would have none of it. and pardon him if he got it right the first time (as did Dennis Miller who I must credit with that line).

Reviews

[Andira · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is too smartly funny, wickedly witty, offensively thought provoking, and even occasionally moving to be missed. It's free, perfect for summer, worth checking out.

[CoffeeTimeRomance andMore · Rating 1 out of 5]

Homo Saywhaticus is a quick and unique read. It is composed of anecdotes, short stories, ruminations, non-politically correct and off-shoot humor, some vulgarity and writing tips. This book covers topics from dental hygiene to star-crossed lovers and states there is no point to the book. It is primarily his thoughts on varying subjects that have crossed his mind. If you are a fan of The Howard Stern Show or the Jackass movies, then this book is right up your alley. The format of this book is random and jumps from topic to topic, very much like reading through blog posts. There is vulgarity and adult topics that may have been used for the “shock-value”, and self-deprecating comments to the reader about his work as well as commentary about his views on the writing industry in general. For the most part, I have trouble sticking it out. Mr. Manion does have a unique way of creating vivid imagery with his word-smiting and his short stories have real quality elements that draw the reader in. There were some funny areas sprinkled within the harsh and somewhat tawdry pondering. If he were to write a full-length, flowing story with characters and plot development, I believe it could be a great story with an interesting author's "voice", and I would be one of the first to try it out. HCHarju Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance & More - See more at: http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/Book...

[Nan Silvernail · Rating 3 out of 5]

In Animal House (1978), Babs Jansen remarks of John "Bluto" Bultarski, "That boy is a P-I-G PIG!"
Yeah. That was the reaction I had to some of these short stories. Stories and musings that would be right at home in the basement bar of the Delta Tau Chi Fraternity House. Things not really for polite society.

Don't get me wrong, some are funny as hell.
But so many should only be thought of or worse, voiced out behind the woodshed or better, the outhouse. So, you've been warned.

Then there are a few gems that just shone out and touched me deeply and made me tear up and feel so much that I was in the hands of a seriously sensitive artist, here, that I had to hang one more star on this.

It was such a strange and weird bi-polar ride. The kind that can only come from a real human mind.

So, beware of the Homo Saywhaticus(s? He really missed a chance to append that last s and make this a better pun/title). He may either make you laugh like a 5 year old boy hooked on fart jokes or suddenly swoop in and say something amazingly profound. You'll never know which it is until you find yourself either in the clouds or stuck in the outhouse.

[Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Homo Saywhaticus is a collection of short stories and it fall under the genre of Adult Humor. Very adult…

The book sort of reads like a blog, which makes sense because Lance is a blogger. I don’t read many comedy or humor books, but I felt myself enjoying this one.

It can get very raunchy at times, and at other times you are not even sure what it even going on. But, I think that is the point. It is a book that doesn’t make you think a whole lot. It could be a break from reality if you are having a stressful day. Just pick it up and read one or two of the short stories, and they may make you laugh.

I found myself laughing out loud a few times, wincing a few times, and utterly confused at other times.

It was quite the journey, but a fun one.

4/5 Stars.

[My Book Addiction and More MBA · Rating 4 out of 5]

Homo-Saywhaticus was hilarious. It was a bunch of short stories, more like blog posts. It jumped from one topic to another and in no specific order. Sure there was some “posts” that I was put off about and some that were vulgar, but it didn’t stop me from reading the rest. It was a very quick read and the type of book that you could put down and come back to later or even a few days later and not worry about forgetting what you had read. Overall, a quick and funny read.

Rating 4

Heat Rating: Mild

Reviewed by: KellyR

Courtesy of My Book Addiction and More

[Lance Manion · Rating 5 out of 5]

Literally one of the top four books I've ever written.

[Gridknightt · Rating 1 out of 5]

I suspect that a psychotherapist has taken their session notes on one or more patients and compiled them into a book format.

Have you heard/seen the commercial with the phrase: "this is your brain on drugs...."

[Crystal · Rating 1 out of 5]

awful. couldn't even force myself to finish it