Notes from Robbing the Rich, from Laura McVey

Dive into the comedic adventure of 'Robbing the Rich' by Laura McVey, where humor meets mischief in Sherwood Forest!

Ah, Robbing the Rich! A wild ride through Sherwood Forest where the most valuable lesson you'll learn is that poor people can rob the rich-and somehow make it look like a blast. This is a book that refuses to take itself seriously, and honestly, neither should you. So grab your hood and get ready for mischief!

The setting? Of course-Sherwood Forest, home of the legendary Robin Hood (unless you've been living under a rock or intentionally avoiding every Hollywood adaptation ever made). Laura McVey brings us yet another spin on the age-old tale, and at first glance, it feels like just another heist story that'll leave you wondering, "How are these people not caught yet?" But let's be real-who doesn't love a morally questionable outlaw with a sense of humor?

Spoiler alert: If you were hoping for a mature Robin Hood working a 9-to-5 job at a respectable firm, you're in the wrong book. Instead, you get sloppy schemes, lovesick outlaws, and more "what were you thinking?" moments than you can count.

The characters? Oh, they're walking, talking stereotypes-but the fun kind. There's the charming leader (obviously Robin), the semi-useless best friend, and emotionally chaotic love interests who probably should take a deep breath. but where's the fun in that? Together, they roll with the punches and push back against-you guessed it-the rich and spoiled, who are just too easy (and too fun) to hate.

What makes Robbing the Rich stand out is its humor. You'll find it around every corner, especially when the crew gets themselves into the kind of absurd scenarios that feel like outtakes from a comedy-action film. Picture Robin hijacking an overpriced ticket booth while trying to stay cool-cinematic gold, if you ask us.

Naturally, no adventure is complete without chaos. Just when the plan starts looking solid-BOOM! Everything goes sideways in a way that's more disastrous than an awkward fart in a packed room. What saves the day? The bickering, bantering, and strangely wholesome camaraderie between this bunch of lovable misfits.

So, to sum up all 49 pages of Robbing the Rich: you've got action, dumb plans, a "master heist" that never actually works, and a ridiculous amount of witty dialogue. It's a short, lighthearted read that definitely won't teach you about class economics-but hey, you'll laugh anyway.

Now go on-you've got everything you need to enjoy this book without guilt. It may not be a literary classic, but it sure knows how to rob a few hours of your time. and leave you smiling.

Maddie Page

Classics, bestsellers, and guilty pleasures-none are safe from my sarcastic recaps. I turn heavy reads into lighthearted summaries you can actually enjoy. Warning: may cause random outbursts of laughter while pretending to study literature.