Tucker Max graduated with high honors from the University of Chicago in 1998 and received an academic scholarship to Duke Law School, where he graduated in 2001, despite the fact that he spent part of one semester--while still enrolled in classes--living in Cancun. He took these degrees and set out to help the world--by drinking, hooking up, acting like an jerk, and then writing about it. The result, I HOPE THEY SERVE BEER IN HELL, is a collection of first-person tales of sex, alcohol, and mayhem that transport the reader into Tucker's comical, perverse, and oftentimes surreal world. Tucker will admit that many of his antics are completely juvenile and without excuse, but he approaches the stories of his life with brutal honesty, sparing no one, especially not himself.
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"In this book Tucker Max tells real life stories of him attending college. Through out the book the stories are sometimes one would never think possible. I think this is what makes it such an interesting book. It allows you to view that he lives his life to the max as we all should"
— Martha (5 out of 5 stars)
" I read this book long ago, back when it was still so new a thing. And I liked it. I haven't read any of Tucker Max's subsequent books, never saw the movie, and agree with him that he is an asshole. This book should probably offend me, but it really doesn't. It's nowhere near the best writing. I guess the appeal, for me, lies in the fact that the book gives me the feeling that I'm hiding amongst the jungle flora and fauna, observing wild animals in their native habitat. "
— Nicole, 2/2/2014" Seriously??? A few of the stories brought me back to the good old days, but having read the expanded version of this book I still question what is so remotely interesting about this person. The stories are about average, the "dick and fart" jokes get old. In fact, Slingblade would be more interesting to hang out with than the "man". "
— Justin, 2/1/2014" I admit...I thought it was funny. But now I feel guilty for saying that because it was a totally disgusting display of one man's atypical behavior. "
— Rachel, 1/16/2014" The movie sucked. I of course read the book first and laughed the entire time. I guess I should feel guilty as I am a woman and he continually does horrendous things to them but I don't. It's too good. "
— Nikki, 1/6/2014" It's pretty disgusting. However, somehow, he manages to glorify his exploits. If you don't end up reading it, don't worry. Not missing out on much other than potty humor and crude behavior. "
— Courtney, 12/31/2013" An arrogant punks account of many, probably fabricated, stories. Very demeaning to almost everyone... "
— Jason, 12/27/2013" Hilarious!! Even seen the Movie, although it was based on one section of the book... Had to shake my head at some of the Author's Antics... Wonder what he's doing now??? Hmmmm "
— Ms.Kym, 12/14/2013" I did not enjo this book at all. I had to force myself to read it! Only funny when something bad happened to him. Glad this is over! (Wish I could quit reading a book, but I just can't! ) "
— Jadine, 12/6/2013" What can you really say about this type of book. It's good for a few laughs but, like reality tv shows, you start to see through the cracks and realize his stories aren't as funny when you know they've been fabricated. "
— Amy, 10/30/2013" The stories in this book are horrible and hilarious! I hope to never meet Tucker Max in person, but I do enjoy his writing. "
— Melanie, 10/30/2013" I'd be ashamed I read, even enjoyed, this years ago except that I think life is more about how far you've come along in life than what you haven't done. And I've certainly come a long way since I read this crap. "
— Daniel, 7/14/2013" Funny at time just mostly disappointing. "
— Marjorie, 5/25/2013" Probably intended to be edgy, gritty, expose-ish...but self-indulgent and disgusting. I wanted to punch him in the face repeatedly. "
— Michelle, 12/29/2012" Tucker Max is a complete douche bag. However, some of his stories are actually hilarious considering they didn't happen to me. "
— Jessica, 10/16/2012" This guy is a total DB, but it was a real page turner. "
— Ben, 8/18/2012" Horribly funny. But you have to have a sense of humor to read this and not get offended easily. The stories in this book are out there and usually include drinking too much alcohol. "
— Madeline, 2/14/2012" I could really relate to this book. A lot of the stories sounded like some of my wilder days. Even if you never were into partying, it's still a good read. "
— Thomas, 11/26/2011" I have to give him credit. The guy tells a great story. But once you've read one or two of his stories, you've pretty much read them all. "
— Erik, 11/25/2011" There were a couple laughs. Not recommended. "
— Tom, 10/23/2011" Loved it! Laugh out loud funny but mosy of the time it wouldn't have been appropriate to say why. "
— Joe, 10/16/2011" By far one of the funniest books I've ever read. Had tears in my eyes laughing every time I read it. Tucker says things that most of us just think. Must read "
— Tom, 10/1/2011" Yes he's an ass. Yes, we should be embarrassed that people like Tucker Max exist. That doesn't stop me from laughing and enjoying the entire book. Does that make me an ass too? Maybe, but most people are anyway. "
— Catrina, 8/24/2011" misogynistic as fuck, but it was entertaining. what's there to say, he's a utterly entertaining douchebag ... who deserves to get his penis trampled a thousand times over. "
— Tiffany, 6/17/2011" Simultaneously funny and disturbing as hell. "
— Leona, 5/22/2011" This is a fun book not to be taken too seriously as I doubt a lot of the events in it really went down the way they are listed. More of a for guys book, though some women may enjoy it. Good for a few laughs and entertainment. Not much more can be said about it other than that. "
— Randy, 5/22/2011" This could be really good or really really bad...posted reviews lean to the latter, and hell, it was a free book in like-new clean condition and I'm in the mood for stoopid right now. "
— pattie, 5/21/2011" Cracked up throughout this whole book! Loved it! "
— Alicia, 5/15/2011" Never in my entire life have I laughed as hard at ANYTHING as I have at some of the stories in this book. Tucker Max is a horrible, despicable, chauvinistic pig. He is also my new hero. "
— Jason, 5/15/2011" I am going to tell you a secret that is going to make you think I am a horrible person and I will probably regret it, but: I actually kind of like Tucker Max. I know. I know. I know. "
— Sophia, 5/14/2011" Only three stars because the book can be somewhat offensive and so unbelievable that you truly wonder...did that happen? Maybe I am a bit jealous of the guy's good times too. Nevertheless, a hilarious read but not for the faint of heart. "
— Lisa, 5/10/2011" Ladies- READ THIS. It's like an anthropological study of the most confusing species: men. "
— Liz, 5/10/2011Tucker Max’s first book, I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell, was a New York Times bestseller and later adapted to film. He has authored numerous other books and is credited with creation of the comedic “fratire” genre. He was nominated to Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential List for 2009. He currently lives in Austin, Texas,