Storytelling, as a part of culture, separates us from the animals. Consider the ideas created by nameless authors passed from father to son over the roasting carcass of the day’s kill. Think of Homer, Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Twain, and the words that created stories that still flourish today.

While Tucker Max may never be hoisted into the hall of the greats, he still earns a spot on my roster. And what’s to say he won’t anyway?

I just finished his second part in the series of life experiences, this one titled Assholes Finish First. I should also point out that I read it in one day. I couldn’t put down the exploits by the acclaimed author of I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell after a friend read aloud his tales of drinking, sex, and the mishaps that follow. If you’ve read the first, you know what to expect. Max goes head first into most situations and is not concerned by the outcome, although his reflections of the events point out that he’s not insane. He’s just convinced that he’s awesome, and it works.

The first half of the book deals with his life before his website, Tuckermax.com. In the first story we join him on his quest to mock everyone in a Duke basketball campout. He also has a wonderful section of sexual encounters that are too funny to just read (by the way I’m waiting for the audiobook by Patrick Stewart or Morgan Freeman).

The great story in this book is a road trip after fame starts to set in. I won’t spoil a bit of the trip, but I can tell you it’s hilarious. Believe it or not, there isn’t much sex involved in this story. From there, he picks up about getting into situations based on the success of his first book. From deflowering virgins to dealing with crazy women, there’s a lesson to be learned in each of them.

If you are looking for laughs and a little truthfulness then I recommend you pick this up. If you’ve been slightly disgusted my the brief overview of this nonfiction piece, then don’t even consider it. He’s working on another book, and I’ll be picking that one up as well.

I should also mention that while I’m aware that the truth can be stretched, or even made up, the stories are still entertaining.