I once came across a self help book at the library titled "No More Ramen."  I believe it had to do with managing finances, and it was geared towards twenty-somethings.  When I saw this listing that self-help book was the first thing that leapt to mind.  But one look at the premise and one can be assured that this story is no self-help book about managing finances.  It may not be fantastical in the elves, vampires, and steampunk sense, but it is pretty fantastical.

It’s the story of an average joe who happens to win the lottery the first time he ever bothers to buy a ticket, and who, instead of reveling in his new found riches, goes to great and awkward lengths to keep his fortune a secret.

There are times when No More Ramen stretches its credibility a bit far—mainly, the entire premise.  But it’s a comedy, a fairly light-hearted and affectionate look at college life, and doesn’t ever take itself or characters too seriously.  It reminds me of a Judd Aptow movie, though the jokes aren’t quite as funny and there’s a certain lack of shenanigans so far.  Still, I can see a younger Seth Rogan playing the role of Seth.

I’ve been following it since the listing was added to WFG, and so far it’s definitely a readable story.  There are usually a lot of typos when each chapter goes live, but it’s nothing a bit of proof reading won’t clear up.  Sometimes the first person narrator spends too much time explaining, or jokes have too much set up to be snappy, but overall it’s an easy, fun read, especially on an update by update basis.

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This is a quick, light read that delivers exactly what the author’s summary promises.

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