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A Brief History of Vice
- How Bad Behavior Built Civilization
- Narrated by: Tristan Morris
- Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins
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Publisher's Summary
History has never been more fun - or more intoxicating.
Guns, germs, and steel might have transformed us from hunter-gatherers into modern man, but booze, sex, trash talk, and tripping built our civilization. Cracked editor Robert Evans brings his signature dogged research and lively insight to uncover the many and magnificent ways vice has influenced history, from the prostitute-turned-empress who scored a major victory for women's rights to the beer that helped create - and destroy - South America's first empire. And Evans goes deeper than simply writing about ancient debauchery; he recreates some of history's most enjoyable (and most painful) vices and includes guides so you can follow along at home. You'll learn how to:
- Trip like a Greek philosopher
- Rave like your Stone Age ancestors
- Get drunk like a Sumerian
- Smoke a nose pipe like a pre-Columbian Native American
A celebration of the brave, drunken pioneers who built our civilization one seemingly bad decision at a time, A Brief History of Vice explores a side of the past that mainstream history books prefer to hide.
Critic Reviews
“Mixing science, humor, and grossly irresponsible self-experimentation, Evans paints a vivid picture of how bad habits built the world we know and love.” (David Wong, author of John Dies at the End)
“Evans' goal is to investigate and illuminate the human tradition of merriment and debauchery, which he does with tact, humor, and insight.” (Publishers Weekly)
“An engaging and compelling assemblage of pop culture and cultural anthropology (pop cultural anthropology?), an exploration of the growth of civilization via things that our own culture has in many ways declared taboo. This is one of the more entertaining books, fiction or nonfiction, or whatever, that you'll read this year.” (Allen Adams, The Maine Edge)
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- Bethany
- 07-07-19
Where is Robert Evans???
I downloaded this book after finding podcasts hosted by Robert Evan's. This audiobook would have been a million times better narrated by the author. The sarcasm and dry wit that the author intones does not come across when read aloud by this narrator. Still enjoyed the book and have recommended to others.
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- Neuron
- 08-20-16
Funny and somewhat informative
Are you looking for a funny, somewhat decently researched book about sex and drugs and trash talking, with some trivia that will impress your friends and step by step guides to getting like people in ancient times? If that is what you seek, then this is the book for you.
In contrast to the impression one might get from the title, there is, admittedly with a few exceptions, little information on how the vices explored in the book have formed civilization. Sure, Churchill and Stalin, who couldn't stand each other, became BFFs after getting drunk together and then they planned their invasion of their common enemy. I'll also grant that coffee is good for alertness which I suppose maybe results in a better civilization, but the author doesn't tell us how BDSM, getting high from mushrooms, or salamander brandy has helped form our society. This is not something that bothered me when I read the book, though. But if you expect to gain deep lessons about how you can use drugs and be a jerk and at the same time build a better society, then you might end up disappointed.
Much of the charm of this book, and it is a very charming book, comes from the willingness of Robert Evans to expose himself, or his friends and acquaintances, to ancient drug recipes and "cures" for various ailments. For instance, he tries to make beer by following the oldest known beer recipe (not a hit), he tries communal pot smoking (a moderate hit), and he tries to drink his own waste products to help self-inflicted, cheese induced, constipation (could be judged either way depending on your criteria). Evans keeps reassuring the reader that he did not do certain things and did not try certain drugs because "that would have been a felony" - an argument that makes me a little suspicious. Thankfully, the author always seems to have some "friends" who can provide him with whatever knowledge gaps the law prevents him from exploring in himself.
This book is entertaining to be sure. It will also give you a whole new arsenal of trivia to show off at your next party. The information seems relatively well researched. Evans makes references to scientific studies, even if he may be cherry picking a bit. Sometimes Evans prefers a theory because it is just more awesome which, as long as you are honest about it, is fine with me.
Taken together, I would say that this book was well worth the time it took to read it. I may not have learned a ton, but I did learn some new things. Above all, this book was funny, and I think, an assessment I think >90% of all readers will agree with. Recommended
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- Rocky Brashear
- 05-21-19
let down by the narrator
The narrator sounds like a dare officer spying a skit about doing drugs. Terrible disservice to the content of the book. Evans himself would be a far superior narrator.
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- Joel
- 06-03-21
Robert is great. Listen to his podcasts too!
Controversial, laced with profanity, and skirting legality: everything I love about Robert Evans and his work packed into a single book! Check out his podcasts first if you aren't sure if you'll like this book. Also, check out his podcasts if you DO like this book and want more!
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- Carl
- 08-31-16
Wonderful Intellectual Surprise
Great book and narrator. Took chance on book and loved it. I love non fiction books that tell about how history was vs how we like to sugarcoat it. Factual, honest, and surprisingly funny. Written in a bit of a Gonzo style that makes it fun and easy to listen to without glorifying the habits we guiltily love.
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- DGE 2020
- 08-28-16
Get an Audible High With a Hit of this Book
If Audible was a drug (and sometimes it is an addition, right?) then this hilarious book is like a quick sure fire buzz that will get you feeling happy.
Note: I've never taken a drug in my life, so perhaps I am not the best source for that advice. :)
What makes this book fun is the writing style. The author has an ingenious and original style for writing some fairly serious and in depth prose and then busts out a joke or phrase that is outrageous. I don't remember the last time I laughed outloud from listening to an Audible book, but I have to admit I was listening to this book while sitting on a Southwest airlines flight, sandwiched in the middle seat and I was trying to hold in my laughter and just shaking silently. I am sure the other two people thought I was crazy. I was having the best middle seat experience of any flight I have ever been on.
As for content, I liked how the author tried to not just look at drugs and alcohol, but how he examined the entire world of things that alter moods. There are even chapters on the physiological effects of music and coffee. I appreciated the science and was grateful that while I felt the science was credible, it was not so in depth that it made the book get dry.
Best of all, this book did made me re-examine my attitudes toward all things vice. I wouldn't say it changed me - I still have not tried any drugs and do not plan to, but I have a slightly different and more happy attitude that might be considered a bit more relaxed.
The reader is very clear. Audible picked the best person possible to read this book, Tristan Morris. Because he can read something dead pan, it makes the jokes funnier. If it had been a reader that really wanted to accentuate the jokes, it would have ruined them.
All in all, I found this book to be informative, entertaining and a simple pleasure to experience. Don't be afriad my fellow listeners, if this is the only drug you ever try, you will safely get a great buzz for hours.
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- Amanda Lape-Freeberg
- 08-14-16
Extraordinarily engaging
Having been a fan of Robert Evans work at cracked, I was excited to see that this book had come out on audible just in time for me to take a long car trip. I can conclusively report that his trademark mixture of laugh out loud funny and surprisingly informative and well researched nonfiction makes an extremely effective transition to longer form work, reminiscent of a more crass and adventerous Bill Bryson. The narrator also does a wonderful job of bringing the book to life (although it was occasionally difficult to tell from the narrator's tone of voice exactly when a quotation from a cited source ended and Evan's text resumed.) All in all, I would highly recommend it.
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- Kate
- 03-11-22
Narrator is rigid
A fascinating text, but the narrator makes it difficult to get through. His narrating is rigid and almost sounds robotic. Wishing they had Robert Evans narrate it instead.
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- Lyndsay Burnett
- 12-07-21
so, giraffes can get you high, and get you high
amazing ! robert evans can definitely write ok. this book was a fun and educational romp into vice and the history of vice. loved it
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- wilbur whaetly
- 10-16-21
An excellent dive into drug history
This is easily the fastest I’ve gotten through a book. Even books I like often take weeks or even months to finish. Not this one. It was utterly fascinating from beginning to end and I can’t recommend it enough.
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- Rachel
- 10-29-20
Interesting and entertaining
As a fan of Robert Evans other work I was disappointed that the book wasn't narrated by him but it was still very enjoyable.
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- Sean Coutts
- 10-28-20
A really fun listen
i was already a fan of the authors podcast and enjoyed this book a lot a nice mix of history and debortery! I particularly enjoyed his self experimentation with ancient laxatives..dont try this at home...things could get messy
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- Art
- 09-03-20
Misleading, infantile and very poorly written
The author tries very hard to be Hunter S Thompson but comes off as a frat boy trying to impress with his endless catalogue of yawn inducing drugs use reports. Drugs are the only vice really “explored” in this title. Everything else is given a once over in the eagerness to make literature out of personal rampant substance and alcohol abuse. The author’s language use is also abhorrent with out of place cussing that comes across as infantile and honestly just grating. This is a clear case of the title being grossly misleading. This is why literature needs editors.
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- Ryan McGeough
- 02-12-19
Very interesting and well written
Well written and with some unique insights. Would highly recommend as an interesting take on our shared history.
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- Louise O'Hanlon
- 12-20-18
Thought provoking and entertaining.
Evans has an absurdist sense of humour that pairs brilliantly with his equally absurd subject matter. Fascinating from start to finish.
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- Jon
- 03-05-18
Ok but not amazing
Interesting book. Not the most amazing but if you like weird and wonders you might get a kick out of it
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- Anonymous User
- 09-25-20
enjoyed - check out his podcast too.
enjoyed this audio book, if you enjoyed make sure you check out "Behind the Bastard's" podcast from Robert Evans
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- Sara
- 11-05-16
Tedious
Didn't like the narrator. Interesting concept but spoilt by the author's personal tales which I had no interest in.