Robin Cooper (1) (1967–)

IN SHORT: Bizarre, pointless & hilarious letters to strangers.   WHO FOR?: Anyone with a sense of humour.   THOUGHTS: I laughed out loud a number of times to this one. Genuinely hilarious. Whoever wrote the synopsis on this website needs to check their pulse because I'm worried about them. It is very very silly but will distract you nicely if you need some cheering up.   : They get a little samey as it goes on, but that's not a major problem since the format is great.   : How polite show more these letters are!  This could have been an abusive book, but the tone is so upbeat throughout.  Much of the comedy comes from just how keen he is to get in contact with those wonderful folks at the National Federation Of Fish Fryers. show less

I read the first book, Timewaster's Letters, and thought it was a brilliant, hilarious idea. I was surprised to see a sequel- I couldn't see how this idea could be stretched any further. This book is funny, but I feel that it is simply more of the same stuff. If this is what you are after, you will love it. I was disappointed.

I haven't actually read the original "Timewaster Letters", but this is the best 'annoying letters' book I have read. I finished it one day and it was still amusing at the end. And the third time I read it. The range of ridiculous situations means it doesn't get repetitive, and the Parmaynu illustrations are an added bonus.

Not quite up to the same standard as the first book, but still remarkably funny.