Book Review: You're Making Me Hate You

Read from June 10 to 18, 2015

Ok, So I read this book called You're Making Me Hate You: A Cantankerous Look at the Common Misconception That Humans Have Any Common Sense Left.

Now, I do have to start by saying that I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for this review.  (ok, legal stuff out of the way)

In this third novel by Slipknot and Stone Sour vocalist, Corey Taylor, we are taken on a witty adventure into into his brain as he reveals truths about the idiocy that resides in the human race.  I feel that anyone who reads this book at some point can relate to (or be insulted by) the subjects discussed within.  Parenting, children, the music industry, driving "skills", relationships, air travel, spending habits, food intake, ugly babies... not much goes untouched.  If you happen to be someone that gets easily offended by someone rightfully stating their well educated opinion and shriek at the occasional use of some well placed C-bombs (check UrbanDictionary.com if you're unfamiliar with the term), then this book simply isn't for you.  Stop reading.  Move along.  There's nothing for you here.  Bye.

Still with me?  Good.  I shall continue.

What I respect most about Corey Taylor's writing is that he makes me think.  Like, really think.  As readers, we don't have to agree with the opinions of the man behind the mask, (which I don't completely), but keeping an open mind and taking in his point, we should easily be able to start a logical and enjoyable conversation about the subject matter at hand.  A solid example is his first book, Seven Deadly Sins: Settling the Argument Between Born Bad and Damaged Good. In this, Mr. Taylor, as an atheist, aims to start a discussion (while sharing plenty of sinfully charged stories) on the seven deadly sins.  I disagreed with a majority of his opinions, and even myself being a religious man, I was still able to say the guy made some solid points while also forcing me to think outside of my semi-limited moral box.  This latest release is absolutely no different.

Yes, this book is more or less a blunt and heavily opinionated man with massive anger issues ranting about actions people commit that piss him off, but don't you fret... Taylor is man enough to swallow his pride and call himself out on the tomfoolery he's committed (and will more than likely continue with doing so).  Hell, there's a whole chapter on it titled "Hello, Pot - I'm Kettle".

In the end, this book made my laugh out loud, get a little angry and think really hard, and I implore that you take some time to read this and his other printed works as they've all been a solid experience in literary entertainment.

I give this book a very solid:



You're Making Me Hate You came July 7th, 2015.  Order this title HERE

"Oh, and one more fucking thing...
USE YOUR FUCKING TURN SIGNAL."  - Corey Taylor