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Ally McBeal: The Totally Unauthorized Guide

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The first time I flipped through the book, I thought buying it would be a complete waste of money - it seemed too cute, plus I had come across most of its info in fan websites. I bought it anyway and found it more interesting the more I read it, but liked the pictures better than anything else.

If you are a fan of the show, then this book will stike you as both fun and offensive. It did for me, anyway. There are numerous facts and figures that I found interesting, but much of the text was filled with bad jokes and witless humor, as if the author was trying to be as funny as the show. It also has a whole section devoted to ripping the show to shreds. It points out how the show does reflect the way a real lawyer's life is, i.e. cases do not settle in an hour. There is a brief episode guide filled with the author's own opinion of each episode. There are some little know facts that are interesting and some down-right stupid comments that I thought assinine. Don't bother wasting $11 on this book. Check it out from the library, take it home, read the good parts, and return it. That's my opinion.

This book is quite good. It shows both sides of the story. So in some parts in may offend big Ally McBeal fans, like myself. But then you read on and find out that she later says that she doesn't really agree with that side and says why. Kathy Mitchell has some interesting ideas about.....what goes on inside Ally's head. I give her one star because she loves the show enough to write a book about it, a 2nd star for showing both sides and a 3rd star for the humour. I'd give it a 4th star if there wasn't so many references to her weight. I think it's a really good book! I'm a tough judge, you know!

Not only is the television series amazing, but the books, that go with it, are completely out of this world. They aren't only amazing, but just WOW! The pictures, the writing and everything else is fab. If you've read and enjoyed this, then read 'That Lawyer Lady: The Unauthorized Guide to Ally's World'. Gabriel

I bought this book for my boyfriend who is in love with Ally. He loves looking at the pictures. Enough said.

The book has a few photos that have been seen elsewhere, and the book is 'padded' with any irrelevancy, such as horoscopes of non central characters. If you buy, you will say, I want my money back!!!

There's not enough about the show; cheesy Polaroids from yesteryear when Calista was still in the womb; and silly layouts screaming for coverage in Teen Beat. I'll say pass on it and wait for the "official" one for real fans.

It's ok, but a bit cheesy. I am waiting for the official one! DEK rocks! John and Fish were explored nicely though.

She really lets you know what its like on both sides of the story.I don't understand why everyone has to comment on her weight, I think she's perfect! She will last for a really long time.

Now that I have your attention, let me begin by saying that every male character on the show is: emasculated, infantile and generally unattractive, (not that it should matter but since the show's humor draws so heavily upon that, it's relevant). Next, why does David K. need to write scripts on the level of 13yr olds? Why do we need references to sweat, baldness and obseity? Are these "beautiful" people so sheltered in their insulated little worlds; that when they venture outside they are reduced to giggles by a fat man? And why does everyone harp about her weight? Personally I have no problem with it, but, since she's on television and anorexia is epidemic nowadays she is a role model whether she likes it or not. And let's face it, she looks like a walking anatomy lesson. But hey, I didn't even read the book.