Dear Luke, We Need to Talk, Darth: And Other Pop Culture Correspondences by John Moe
Review by Lauren
source: won a copy; all opinions are my own
Official Summary: We all know how Darth Vader shared his big secret with Luke Skywalker,
but what if he had delivered the news in a handwritten note instead? And
what if someone found that letter, as well as all of the drafts that
landed in the Dark Lord’s trash can? In the riotously funny collection Dear Luke, We Need to Talk. Darth,
John Moe finally reveals these lost notes alongside all the imagined
letters, e-mails, text messages, and other correspondences your favorite
pop culture icons never meant for you to see.
Review: This book is hilarious. I don’t always find humor or pop culture books/jokes all that funny, but almost everything in this book had me laughing. This is a book that is easy to pick up here and there and just enjoy. You can bring it along for quick moments of reading when waiting in an office or on a school or work break. It’s also a book that you are surely going to want to share with others.
Some things included in this book are a letter to the Grinch from his old dog Max, a teacher writing to the “parents” of the Peanuts gang (who she never sees), all of Jay-Z’s 99 problems, and much more.
I knew some of the references more than others, but for the most part, I could follow these correspondences well enough. This is a great book for all genders and especially for those that don’t read a lot!
it's always great when you have some good references in a book! Knowing it's a fun one is a good point too! I didn't know about this one though I confess. thanks for the review!
Oh, I really want to read this now! I've put myself of a book buying ban for awhile, but I'm adding it to the list!
That cover alone made me giggle, so I'm not at all surprised that the story itself had you in stitches. I love it when an author kills it in the pop culture references department, and I do believe John Moe did precisely that.
Carmel @ Rabid Reads
This sounds like one of those fun reads we all need every now and then. Thanks for introducing me to this one! I think I will pick it up. 😉
I've been looking for a lot of fun ones since I went through a few back in November. Glad you can still follow it even if you don't know all the pop culture references (because I wouldn't). Sounds like a fun quick read! 🙂
I've been looking for a lot of fun ones since I went through a few back in November. Glad you can still follow it even if you don't know all the pop culture references (because I wouldn't). Sounds like a fun quick read! 🙂
I've been looking for a lot of fun ones since I went through a few back in November. Glad you can still follow it even if you don't know all the pop culture references (because I wouldn't). Sounds like a fun quick read! 🙂
Heehee, what a cute idea! I have to imagine that a lot of these correspondences would go over my head because I live under a rock most of the time, but it's maybe something that I would try from my library!
This does sound hilarious! I'm glad you liked it. I might try to find a copy.
Gosh this looks fun. I love books like that that you can read in snippets and just laugh.
I have been curious about this one. I didn't know the Grinch was in this one! I so need to pick this one up. I need a good laugh!
Aw, the cover made me laugh so can imagine it would be funny
Ok this sounds fun and something maybe a non-reader and lover of pop-culture would enjoy. I am always looking for new ways to get folks to read.
I totally love the sound of this book Lauren! The title had me laughing out loud! Thanks so much for putting it on my radar, I'm definitely going to try and give it a go! 🙂
I have to read this. It's original. It's camp. It's absolutely hilarious and I haven't seen one word yet.
Ha this sounds like a hilarious read and my husband would probably dig me reading this, too >.<
This does sound like fun! A perfect light read. This is my first time hearing of it. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
~Jess
I love humor in books. I also enjoy pop culture. I'd like to read this.
OMG hahahahaha this sounds totally awesome! I have to get myself a copy of this.
Fantastic review, Lauren xx
This looks insanely funny – I need to get my hands on a copy!
xx
Oh my God LOL. How is this actually a book? Scratch that, why is this a book I haven't read yet?!?!
That does sound like a very entertaining book. I think I'm going to have to look for this one. Have a terrific afternoon!
I need to get a copy of this for me son – I think he'd love it!
What!? Okay, this is cool! What an interesting premise! So hilarious!
How fun! I've never heard of this before, but now I totally want to pick it up!
Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction
Oh could I ever use something funny like this right about now. Thank you, I never read or heard of this author before, the book really sounds like a lot fun 🙂
This sounds awesome! I remember seeing this around a while ago and thinking I really needed to read it. Thanks for putting it back on my radar! Great review!
Mariane @ Boricuan Bookworms.
I need this in my life! I'm glad you enjoyed it, now to find myself a copy!
This sounds like a fun read. The title had me wanting it, love Darth and Luke!!!
Great review.