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The Playbook

By: Barney Stinson, Matt Kuhn
Narrated by: Neil Patrick Harris, Barney Stinson
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Publisher's summary

Since the dawn of history, man has searched for the answer to the most fundamental of questions: “Why am I here... not banging chicks?” The search is over. Now, with the help of The Playbook, you’ll be able to approach any beautiful woman, discover her innermost passion, and use that to trick her into sleeping with you. You’ll master more than 75 seduction techniques, developed by pickup guru and all-around good guy Barney Stinson, guaranteed to turn you into a bona fide ladies’ man.

©2010 20th Century Fox (P)2010 Simon and Schuster Audio

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Funny!

If you're a huge fan of How I Met Your Mother, then this won't really be anything new (remember the episode with the scuba diver?). However it's still hillarious in a Barney-esque way and an entertaining listen. Definitely got some good giggles from it.

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Hilarious

A must have for all HIMYM fans. Unfortunately it does not contain the best play ever. "The Robin" Which would make this book legend wait for it dary Legendary! Self five!

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Everything you'd expect if you're a fan of HIMYM.

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Yes, but probably only to my single buddies. Your females friends may either find this hilarious ... or offensive.

What do you think your next listen will be?

Maybe the new Bro Code for Parents book.

What does Neil Patrick Harris and Barney Stinson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I think the tone and flow of the book was perfectly communicated by NPH, which is something that may not have come across as easily on paper. Also, having NPH / Barney Stinson read the book himself was a big bonus for me as an NPH fan.

Do you think The Playbook needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

They've done one on the Bro Code for Parents. Not sure if they've done others?

Any additional comments?

None.

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Dr. Horrible was awesome...this is UTTERLY STUPID!

I thought this would be funny, but it's just really dumb...I only listened to about 45 minutes before I turned it off.

Why did I think it was dumb? The way the author presented/read the content was annoying--trying to be slapstick, which may have worked...but the content is just stupid.

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Not what I expected.

I did not enjoy it. No interest in this subject.
I would like to trade this book.

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The Play: Audible Review Hookup.

'Write a review about The Playbook that becomes so popular your clout skyrockets, then just sit back and pick from the many women as their emails come rolling in.' is my sad attempt at creating one of the plethora of hilarious plays in this book. They range in effectiveness from 1% to 100%. Why would they include in a play book a routine for picking up women that is only effective one out of one hundred times you ask? Because if you pull off that play my friend you are legen.......wait for it........dary!!! lmao.
In all seriousness this was more enjoyable to listen to than the Bro Code, which is another in the Barney Stinson series, although I haven't fully explored the supposedly amazing PDF. At 10.95 for a member, I would pay outright rather than use a credit for this one. Enjoy, as it will have you laughing out loud even if you are by yourself(not as easily achieved as when with others)!

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LEGEN... Wait for it... DARY!

Suit up, be awesome! This book is LEGEN... Wait for it... DARY! I have enjoyed every moment of listening and reading this one!

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funny

funny hookups ... the narrator was an excellent choice , no other than barney stinson

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Very Funny and Entertaining

If you like HIMYM you will love this book. I really want to try some of these plays.

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Exactly what you'd expect from HIMYM

This was an entertaining 2 hour book. if you're a HIMYM fan or just a Neil Patrick Harris fan, you'll love this. It fits the character of Barney to a T.

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