Why shouldn't people say a review isn't helpful if it doesn't tell you anything about the book? Wil may be a liberal, but you won't get that from this book. It doesn't force any opinions on anyone or really offer any opinions for that matter. These are 5 stories of varying length about different times in a person's life. The stories are a quick read. I'd say the first 4 are even worth a second look. The fifth and longest, SpongeBob VegasPants is a little less accessible than the others. If you buy the book and don't like it, pass it on to someone else and share the stories. Writing a review attacking the author and claiming you want to burn the book doesn't help anyone.