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Please God Let it Be Herpes: A Heartfelt Quest For Love and Companionship [Paperback]

Carlos Kotkin
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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Book Description

March 6, 2012

Humorist-writer-mammal Carlos Kotkin is lucky in love-if lucky in love means he's had enough horrible, pathetic, and downright bizarre dating experiences to write a book. His trouble with females usually begins upon opening his mouth.

Here, Carlos shares his ups and mostly downs of bachelorhood, including romantic conquests with a slew of childhood crushes, insane yogis, a Playboy vixen, a STD host, the flaky, the deaf, and the just plain dumb. His unique mating style is not to be duplicated, but it will definitely make readers laugh-and want to get tested ASAP.



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About the Author

Carlos Kotkin performs stand-up around the country at both Upright Citizens Brigade and the Comedy Central Stage. As an essayist, he's been featured in Fanzine, Pop-Serial, and the anthology Dirty Laundry. He is also the creator of the film short Overcoming Shyness.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: NAL Trade; 1 Original edition (March 6, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0451235711
  • ISBN-13: 978-0451235718
  • Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #955,965 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Customer Reviews

This is incredibly funny and Carlos is an amazing story teller. Kareem Battle  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
Go ahead and buy this book. Lauren Audley  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Touching and funny - women will LOVE this book! March 10, 2012
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Don't let the title or cover art fool you, this is a book that women will love! Herpes provides an honest, laugh-out-loud hilarious and ultimately touching perspective of one man's search for true love. Written as a series of shorts that span the globe and some 20 years time, the book is a very fun read. In his pursuit for love, the author's experiences range from awkward to embarrassingly so, which over time, help him reprioritize the expectations he once had for "the one". The author is as genuine and likeable as he is desperate and persistent. He gives single women everywhere hope that good men in search of honest love do still exist, and mothers everywhere a glimpse into the social consequences of letting their children bond emotionally with domesticated fowl.

It has been years since I read a book cover to cover in a day's time. Herpes was everything I love in a book, and I found myself wanting more when it was finished. And I still find myself rooting for the author in his quest to find true love!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Fun read for flight to vegas April 16, 2013
By leo
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Most of the stories were funny and some too long with no real bang at the end. Definitely worth the Amazon price.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Funny guy, January 20, 2013
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Liked his sense of humor, very dry. Look him up on You Tube his delivery in person is even funnier.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Heartfelt and hilarious
Very funny book. Many of his stories left me thinking, "How are these people real?" Most people have one or two dating horror stories, but lucky for us, Carlos has enough to fill... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mattesonp
5.0 out of 5 stars This Is A Must Read!
I first heard of Carlos Kotkin one day on the drive home from work, while listening to an episode of Unfictional on NPR's KCRW. Read more
Published 10 months ago by G. Earls
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
The title alone is worth five stars to me! This book is full of funny/awkward/interesting moments that are perfectly captured in each chapter. Read more
Published 11 months ago by OlyFan
1.0 out of 5 stars Definitely not worth the time or money
I really thought, based on the good reviews and title alone, that this book would be hilarious. That was my only expectation actually... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Heath303
3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad
Not bad... it was recommended for me because I read David Sedaris and Wade Rouse, so I was a bit surprised that this is from a hetero perspective. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Sam D. Maloney
5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious!
I've been a fan of Carlos Kotkin for years. Finally somebody was smart enough to publish a collection of his stories. This guy is hilarious! Buy this book. Seriously.
Published 13 months ago by IndustryGuy
5.0 out of 5 stars No laser guns!
I took a break from my 1970's Juno and Nebula award winning Sci Fi reading list to walk down memory lane with Carlos Kotkin's dating memoir. Read more
Published 13 months ago by J. Title
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, Funny Read
Though most of the stories are much tamer than the cover and title, I loved this book. There were so many laugh out loud moments. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Sam
5.0 out of 5 stars Funniest Book I have ever read!
This book is hilarious! Pick it up when you have 2 days to read and want to relive your childhood. I feel like every story in this book is something from my childhood. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Kareem Battle
2.0 out of 5 stars Chick Lit somehow written by a guy
From the title I expected this book to be really funny, it is only somewhat funny. Carlos the author is completely and totally inept. Read more
Published 13 months ago by P. M.
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