Hella Nation: Looking for Happy Meals in Kandahar, Rocking the Side Pipe, Wingnut's War Against the GAP, and Other Adventures with the Totally Lost Tribes of America Audiobook

" This book is so wrong..........and so hilarious!! Evan Wright is my new (anti-) hero. "

" Collection of previously published writings - some stories were really interesting, while others I skipped over. "

" After I heard Wright interviewed on the Bob Edwards Show, I bought this book and Queued up Generation Kill on Netflix. I really like Wright's exploration of people not ordinarily covered by other journalists. "

" I was expecting a bit more out of this book than what I got. I had heard an interview with Evan and he pitched it as a look at the underbelly/the disenfranchised of the country. That sounded right up my alley. Evan is a good writer, and I did enjoy the book, but it was like going to see a movie with high expectations and being let down. Because we write what we know, Evan is often writing about the same subject and though it was fascinating, I couldn't help but think that the word "Nation" in the title was a bit misleading. Very nitpicky, I know, but this was my experience. I guess I should be happy that I wanted more, but in the end I was disappointed because I felt like he didn't deliver on the title. "

" I really liked this book. It's not something that I would have picked up. It was a book that gave me some insight about other peoples lives. "

" "Hella" means "Harsh", and this book is a collection of a dozen essays which were published mostly in The Rolling Stone magazine. The author is an ex-alcoholic/drug fiend who got his start working for Larry Flynt at Hustler magazine. All of the pieces are written in the style of 'Gonzo Journalism', in that, the author is very much a part of the expository information. This is fairly effective and tends to highlight the 'marginal' figures covered in the book. Faves include..... "Piss Drunk"-a look at radical skate punk culture, an essay on The Taxi Dancing Phenomenon, an overview of, The 'New' American Nazi Party, and a look at an Internet con artist, Seth Warshavsky, a piece which offers a 'behind the camera' look at an American Porn factory, and biographical sketch of an extreme right-wing American talent agent by the name of Pat Dollard. An enjoyable read, and easy to pick up, and check out a segment, and then, go right on to something entirely different. "

" A fairly interesting book, but vaguely unsatisfying for some reason. "

" Fairly good. I like Wright's prose, and his insights are often fascinating. However, at times his pieces can be stomach-turning... "

" Interesting collections of stories...some were great, others dull hence my average rating. "

" An excellent collection of essays by Evan Wright. These essays have appeared in different form in Hustler, Rolling Stone, and Vanity Fair. The central theme is about people who are unable to reach "The American Dream" or those who have gave up altogether. "

" A fascinating collection of essays about people I would never want to meet on the street without a Glock in one hand and a spray can full of disinfectant in the other. "

" Not for the prudish, this book is a delving into the seedy underbelly of America. Loved it. "

" Got this for $1 at Waldenbooks. One of those nice little surprises. Liking it so far! "

" A peculiar look at the odd people that investigative journalist Evan Wright calls Americas lost tribes. And he really does look into some peculiar people. I found it quite an amusing read. "

" Interesting short stories, some better than others. It was interesting to peek into other people's lives that are so different from mine. "

" A collection of articles originally published in Rolling Stone varying from a piece on the porn industry to one about skateboarders. Some were more interesting than others but overall a decent read. "

" A good collection of articles, some stronger than others. Most stories focus small gangs of twentysomethings, and how they get trapped in what could be considered counterculture America; pornstars locked in loveless coupling, pro-skater, a squad of marines, and UFC fighter Tito Ortiz. "

" This is a collection of articles Wright wrote. Most are from 2000-2002, but a couple are as early as 1997 and one is as recent as 2007. They are all well written; most are pretty interesting. "

" pretty interesting info from a prick "

" Evan Wright falls in with the weirdest people and gets them to open up to him. The dark underside of American culture -- a trip that is not for everyone! "

" Got this for $1 at Waldenbooks. One of those nice little surprises. Liking it so far! "

" Good book interesting look at alternative lifestyles. Not a bad read. Not sure who to recommend this book to. "

" Eclectic collection of essays . Interesting read . "

" 3.5 stars. Some of the pieces I really liked. "

" An excellent collection of essays by Evan Wright. These essays have appeared in different form in Hustler, Rolling Stone, and Vanity Fair. The central theme is about people who are unable to reach "The American Dream" or those who have gave up altogether. "

" Obviously not great, but not bad either. Entertaining and usually informative look at bizarre and somewhat hidden subcultures. "