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Ross O'Carroll-Kelly #2
The Teenage Dirtbag Years
So there I was, roysh, class legend, schools rugby legend, basically all-round legend, when someone decides you can't, like, sit the Leaving Cert four times. Well that put a focking spanner in the works.
But joining the goys at college wasn't the mare I thought it would be, basically for, like, three major beer, women and more women. And for once I agree with Fionn about the, like, education possibilities. I mean, where else can you learn about Judge Judy, laminating fake IDs and, like, how to order a Ken and snog a girl at the same time?
I may be beautiful, roysh, but I'm not stupid and this much I totally college focking rocks.
But joining the goys at college wasn't the mare I thought it would be, basically for, like, three major beer, women and more women. And for once I agree with Fionn about the, like, education possibilities. I mean, where else can you learn about Judge Judy, laminating fake IDs and, like, how to order a Ken and snog a girl at the same time?
I may be beautiful, roysh, but I'm not stupid and this much I totally college focking rocks.
271 pages, Paperback
First published September 8, 2004
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February 4, 2018
The story of Ross O'Carroll-Kelly's youth continues as he spends his first year at university hard at work getting seriously drunk.
A bitingly savage look through the eyes of privilege at a changing Irish society.
A bitingly savage look through the eyes of privilege at a changing Irish society.
February 23, 2017
Some really funny moments but just a shade not as good as book one.
October 20, 2022
Sometimes painfully funny, sometimes unintentionally self reflective. A deep dive into the mind of a classic D4 wanker with a heart of gol...no, actually, just a D4 wanker.
Incredibly funny, would recommend!
Incredibly funny, would recommend!
September 19, 2023
Had a lot of stuff on over the last few weeks so this one took a bit longer than it should!
Another great start to the series and a lot of foreshadowing of what’s to come down the line for a lot of characters.
I forgot how funny Fionn was in the early books.
Another great start to the series and a lot of foreshadowing of what’s to come down the line for a lot of characters.
I forgot how funny Fionn was in the early books.
May 17, 2017
A bit juvenile, would have enjoyed it more if I had read the series in order.
October 3, 2018
Apt title. Mostly good but he did get some USA details wrong. Going to take a break before reading any others.
August 26, 2019
Carry on Ross
A few laugh out loud moments ROK is the thoroughly unpleasant character we all knew and wondered how he got away with it
A few laugh out loud moments ROK is the thoroughly unpleasant character we all knew and wondered how he got away with it
September 8, 2019
Great fun as ever with Ross. Some fun references to the Celtic Tiger era in Ireland. Perfect light read
July 16, 2023
Another funny adventure featuring one of the most notorious characters of Ireland. The silly adventures and antics will leave the reading laughing out loud.
September 21, 2025
90% jokes and 10% plot, perfect for a post Ireland trip
January 23, 2022
This book has me conflicted! Ross’ character is one of juxtaposition…I’m simultaneously appalled and intrigued. It’s outlandish, a world away from my life but written with a lot of humour. I suspect this is how the author may want the readers to feel about Ross and his adventures!
November 22, 2016
This book is very funny, this is why I gave it four stars.
Ross, the main character in which the book is centered around got into UCD on a sports scholarship, he doesn't care about the actual college just partying with his friends, getting girl friends and generally getting up-to mischief.
Ross is from a well off South Dublin family and has his opinions on everybody which are usually quite critical , even if they're his friends . He always seems to get into trouble , on one occasion he stole a statue from UCD and held it for ransom , a bounty was quickly put on the culprit, but of course he gets away it . At one stage he was jailed for drunk driving , and try to talk his way out of it , while incarcerated he comes across a different type of character all together and a totally different conversation takes place ..in which two totally different of people have a conversation and neither of them understand each other . The writer is very funny , especially when he uses words and writes them they way the character "Ross" would pronounce them , example "Roysh" when he says right .
I found the book to be extremely entertaining and enjoyed reading it ,and the way it expressed the two very different sides of the same city . I actually think i'm going to start the squeal this weekend and am looking forward it .
Ross, the main character in which the book is centered around got into UCD on a sports scholarship, he doesn't care about the actual college just partying with his friends, getting girl friends and generally getting up-to mischief.
Ross is from a well off South Dublin family and has his opinions on everybody which are usually quite critical , even if they're his friends . He always seems to get into trouble , on one occasion he stole a statue from UCD and held it for ransom , a bounty was quickly put on the culprit, but of course he gets away it . At one stage he was jailed for drunk driving , and try to talk his way out of it , while incarcerated he comes across a different type of character all together and a totally different conversation takes place ..in which two totally different of people have a conversation and neither of them understand each other . The writer is very funny , especially when he uses words and writes them they way the character "Ross" would pronounce them , example "Roysh" when he says right .
I found the book to be extremely entertaining and enjoyed reading it ,and the way it expressed the two very different sides of the same city . I actually think i'm going to start the squeal this weekend and am looking forward it .
May 28, 2011
Ross is a compete twat that is completely full of himself, but yet you find yourself wanting him to succeed. The book is written in first person from the point of view of Ross and follows him through his first year in college and a summer in the US. He is crass, arrogant and rude.
January 30, 2008
Better than the original I felt, and what a good ending. As with all the ROCK books - they are only funny if you know people like ROCK and his gang in real life.
February 2, 2009
funny like the first, looking forward to the third. Roysh!
February 12, 2009
I bought this book for my teenage daughter as joke, just based on the title.
there were a few funny things in the book, but I think its definitely for teens.
there were a few funny things in the book, but I think its definitely for teens.
March 3, 2009
I want to read them again! I just think they are hilarious. Laugh out loud on the train to work funny, you just can't help yourself! But Ross himself...how much I can't stand that boy!
September 30, 2012
As a bird, Im' like, I don't really get it. But, roysh, it's a funny book.
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