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Thank You for Smoking

Christopher Buckley

Start date: September 1, 2012

Finish date: November 30, 2012

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Aug 04, 2012 Tanya rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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It took longer than usual, but I finally finished it. Let me start off by saying that I did enjoy reading the book. I saw the movie years ago so I had an idea of the satiric elements. I don't know why I got sleepy before I had even finished reading 10 pages almost every time I picked it up! The book revolves around Nick Naylor, chief spokesman for the tobacco lobby in Washington DC. He lunches with the other member of the "Merchants of Death" (MOD Squad) consisting of the gun and alcohol lobbies ...more

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Aug 08, 2011 Steven rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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This was a suprising enjoyable and wonderful satire. Not so crazy that it's unbeileable but far enough from reality to be funny. The main character is definitely a self absorbed slime ball but I couldn't bring myself to hate him. I was cheering for him to find a way out of his mess at the end. If you need a book that makes fun of political correctness, lobbyists and washington politics this is it. Masterfully written. ...more

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Aug 24, 2014 Arctic rated it really liked it

it was an incredibly interesting read. the realistic situations that surely occur within the smoking community and tobacco board are brought to life. This book has a little of everything, murder, torture, lies and excitement. great read even if you have seen the movie.

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