Who Cut the Cheese? by Jim Dawson

Title: Who Cut the Cheese? A Cultural History of the Fart
Author: Jim Dawson
ISBN: 9781580080118, Ten Speed Press, 1999
Genre: Non-Fiction, Humor
Rating: C

First Line: First of all, let me say that a fart is puny, transitory, and evanescent.

I have to admit that I got this book from another Paperback Swap member as a joke gift for my husband, and I didn't read it-- Denis did. This marks Denis's first review here at Kittling: Books.

Who Cut the Cheese? is a compilation of stories and facts about farting. When Denis began to read it, he did find the book amusing, but after getting about halfway through, I noticed that he wasn't picking up the book with any great joy.

I asked him if he liked the book. He said, "I did at first, but now it's really beginning to drag." I asked him if he really wanted to finish reading it. He finally admitted that he didn't. What was his succinct opinion of this book?

"I live it. I don't have to read about it!"

Hmmm...perhaps I should get him to do more one-line reviews. What do you think?