Kate J. (kay8jay) reviewed on 11/16/2008 + 17 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 3

As I listened to this book, I immediately thought of how much better it must be on audio. (I noticed another reviewer here, Karen, agreed) I remember some months ago flipping through the text of the actual book, and being a bit underwhelmed.

Hearing Stephen Colbert narrate the text makes all the difference... giving the words life and maximum comic effect.

However, I would be surprised if there was anyone listening who at some point was not mildly offended at what he said (I know I was)! But that's the goal.

He covers lots of controversial topics like sex, religion, family life, and despite the fact that most of "opinions" he espouses are completely outrageous, occasionally they rang true, which worried me! :)

Also, you might find that some of the stuff he says is no doubt believed by large groups of people. Therefore, you have some scary mixed in with the funny.

My main point is, however, I think the audio version of this book has to be much better than the printed text... this way, you get the entire Colbert experience!

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