Exploits of a Reluctant (But Extremely Goodlooking) Hero

A funny book that should easily appeal to teenage guys. Our 'hero' is a self-obsessed thirteen year old that wishes his father would give him tips on how to take off a girl's bra, that he had more money to buy fried chicken and candy, that he DIDN'T have to volunteer at the local soup kitchen, take Ukrainian dance lessons, or do his paper-route. He is whiny, obnoxious, and crude... and yet you can't help but laugh at the way he expresses himself, the situations he gets himself into, and just the utter ridiculousness! He reminds me quite a bit of Greg Heffley ("Diary of a Wimpy Kid"), the kind of protagonist that is hilarious on paper, but you would want to strangle in real life. Oh, and the best part, since a diary is just too girly, he's keeping track of his life with a tape recorder. Yep, old fashioned cassettes.

Meet our protagonist, also known as our Hero. With an unprecedented flair to say the wrong thing a the wrong time, and a selfish characther that constantly lands him in deeply troubling waters, he doesn't seem much of a hero. But when he is forced to volunteer at a neighborhood soup kitchen as redemption for his bad deeds, our Hero is thrown into a spiralling family and community conflict that turns our adventure upside-down and inside-out. Exploits of a Reluctant (But Extremely Goodlooking) Hero is a star-studded shining tale, distinguished by its humour, frankness, beliveability, and worthwhile lessons. Funny, honest, and realistc, Exploits of a Reluctant (But Extremely Goodlooking) Hero shines as an unforgettable novel that is impossible to put down. A must read for any teen between the ages of 13 and 17, I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

This was by far the funniest book I've ever read. The hero was such a complete goof ball that it constantly made me laugh out loud. But it wasn't just a pointless book about funny stuff - it also had a great message. I think this is a must-read book for anyone over the age of ten.

The main character was such a jerk I wanted to punch him!! He complains and whines and is so self-centered. And he didn't really change THAT much by the end of the book. In my opinion, nothing much happened plot wise either.