The Cheese Monkeys: A Novel in Two Semesters Audiobook

" I still can't believe he wrote this book directly in Quark! "

" Loved this quirky story about lovelorn students. "

" Good is dead. "

" Chip Kidd is a comic genius. "

" Plot lost its way, if there ever was one underneath the string of incidents that brought characters from one quip to the next. Trying too hard to be clever and wacky. Not bad for all of this, and a quick read, so if you like wacky snark and fake artschool memoirs, by all means, spend a few hours with this book. Be prepared for an abrupt ending, though. "

" I thoroughly enjoyed this author's writing and most of the story. I would have liked more closure with the characters but I think that was probably part of the author's point. "

" Really bizarre, kooky characters in an art school in the 50s. It reminded me of a few of my experiences but not quite to the extreme. The book lost me a bit toward the last few chapters with the "Polaroid" scene and ended in a bit of a dark place. I believe there is a sequel "

" Not a bad book, but not great, either. It was pretty hard to get into; Chip certainly has more talent as an artist than as a writer, although he's not far off the mark. Funny at times, drab as hell at others, even awkward now and then. "

" Kind of perplexing. But also thoroughly enjoyable, engrossing, and quotable. "

" i really wanted to like this book. kate and i met him when he spoke at my mom's work and he sounded really cool. there was also buzz about him being compared to david sedaris but in reading the book it seemed like he was trying too hard. i don't think i even finished it. "

" Simplistic story, pastiche characters. But some arresting events and the book design is great. "

" The Cheese Monkeys: A Novel in Two Semesters by author and graphic artist Chip Kidd is too clever by half. But I liked it immensely despite its cleverness. "

" Hilarious; can't wait to read the sequel. "

" One of my favorites. I can relate to this book and it reminded me of being a freshman in college and finding what my future would be. "

" The graphic arts instructor in this book reminded me of some of my crazy journalism teachers....and it was funny. I really enjoyed it, and read it quickly. "

" got this one solely for the title. it was weird. "

" i wanted to like this so much more than i actually did. "

" This is by far one of my most favorite books. "

" My graphic design professor recommended this, and it's a very entertaining/comic read. "

" Brilliantly irreverent take on design school and the personalities you find there both among faculty and students. Had me laughing out loud and left me wanting more. Must read for anyone who has attended art school. "

" If I could give this a 2.5, I would. Definitely meh...I didn't dislike it, but I wouldn't recommend it to anybody. It was one of those books where I couldn't even say why it was written. "

" Fascinating insight into the existence of a designer. A manifesto of sorts on the relationship between art and design. Clever and funny, though not to the degree blurbed. Typographic tricks. Tone varies pretty wildly. "

" This was a little more flippant than I usually like, and although that did fit with the book's character, it made it slightly uncomfortable for me. But art school is supposed to challenge your expectations, right? Overall it was fun and at least somewhat thought provoking. "

" Not a bad book. I thought it could be a little longer, as the characters were incredibly complex. It almost seemed like they were being constrained by the short narrative. The dialogue was well-written and engaging. Worth a read. "

" Such a great book. Whenever I meet someone in graphic design or ad copy I mention this book and then they give me a stupidly blank look and I just feel grateful I stumbled onto this little gem. "

" This was for our March book club. I'll finish it 'cuz it started out well.Most entertaining and worth the time. Recommended for anyone with an interest in art and design and the dialogue about it but only if you have a sense of humor. "

" The graphic arts instructor in this book reminded me of some of my crazy journalism teachers....and it was funny. I really enjoyed it, and read it quickly. "

" I'm being generous here. I didn't like it very much. "

" As a graphic designer myself, I truly enjoyed this book. "