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brookesbookstagram's review against another edition
2.0
I think I missed the mark with this one unfortunately. I should've read it during COVID, as this is a central theme throughout the book, regularly returning to the title of "I am NOT fine, thanks".
It discusses all the problems from Wil's point of view, his take on the world, and I didn't feel connected to little tid bits and rambles about certain concerns.
I enjoy Wil's comedy and there were a few funny lines in there, but overall I really struggled to connect or follow the book.
It discusses all the problems from Wil's point of view, his take on the world, and I didn't feel connected to little tid bits and rambles about certain concerns.
I enjoy Wil's comedy and there were a few funny lines in there, but overall I really struggled to connect or follow the book.
luthiennienna's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
emilyfrizz's review
4.0
A great audiobook - really good to hear this story from Wil Anderson himself. Full of funny annecdotes and honest remarks about our country and world in the last few years. There's something gratifying about hearing someone call out the problems in our country and the times we're living in - doubly so if that person does it with humour and wit.
bianca89279's review against another edition
4.0
Wil Anderson is one of the most popular, successful comedians in Australia.
He's the host of multiple panel shows, has one or two podcasts etc. He's a busy guy.
I watch his shows, occasionally listen to the podcast and watch his stand-up gigs, so I'm pretty familiar with his rants, views, and issues.
This book is about the last few years when the pandemic entered our lives.
Wil's humour is observational and he sure enjoys a pun or two. (so do I).
If you're an anti-vaxxer, climate change denier, a believer in crystals, and naturopathy, then you'll be highly annoyed with his diatribes. As I hold the same opinions as him, I was amused, even though there was yet another case of preaching to the converted.
But hey, it was a quick entertaining read, or better said listen, and it was great to have it narrated by Wil himself.
He's the host of multiple panel shows, has one or two podcasts etc. He's a busy guy.
I watch his shows, occasionally listen to the podcast and watch his stand-up gigs, so I'm pretty familiar with his rants, views, and issues.
This book is about the last few years when the pandemic entered our lives.
Wil's humour is observational and he sure enjoys a pun or two. (so do I).
If you're an anti-vaxxer, climate change denier, a believer in crystals, and naturopathy, then you'll be highly annoyed with his diatribes. As I hold the same opinions as him, I was amused, even though there was yet another case of preaching to the converted.
But hey, it was a quick entertaining read, or better said listen, and it was great to have it narrated by Wil himself.
henrymarlene's review against another edition
3.0
Wil Anderson telling you how he really feels. Especially about apple cider vinegar. No, its not a cook book. Nor is it a memoir. It is a contemplation of how life is not fine, that we are not always ok, and that sometimes we need to take a more real approach when we’re asked, “how are you?”. It’s clear he wasn’t fond of the COVID years, in fact there is a certain level of outrage towards them; this book captures those very things Wil observed that he need to share with the world. The pain and pressure of isolation, both physical and mental at the same time as he moved to a part of Australia known as the anti-vax capital seemed ironic but was a lived experience for him. Known for being well-informed, knowledgeable and articulate, the impact of fake news and misinformation was stressful and frustrating. He’s not fine, he’s not okay, he doesn’t like how the world is turning out. And he is not afraid to tell us, even with a joke or two for good measure.
themyskira's review against another edition
4.0
There are two things you need to know about this book:
1. It is very funny. Wil is a fantastic comedian, he’s clever and insightful and his material is always brilliantly crafted. I had a great time listening to the audiobook.
2. It is not a memoir. The marketing of this book has been pretty misleading, leaning hard on the lockdown-memoir angle, when in fact it compiles the material from Wil’s last few touring shows, mostly 2022’s Wilogical (which is based heavily around his lockdown experience) and 2019’s Wil-Informed. They’re both great shows, probably among his best – but if you’re a fan of his live stand-up and listen to TOFOP, don’t go in expecting a whole lot of new material. (On the other hand, if you’re a fan of his life stand-up and listen to TOFOP, you’re going to have a good time regardless, so no worries there!)
I Am NOT Fine, Thanks is a super entertaining read, I just think the marketing isn’t doing it any favours by trying to push it into a different genre. It's not a memoir— but it is filled with sharp, hilarious observations from one of Australia's best working comics about coping with isolation, fighting the rising tide of misinformation and science denialism, a move to the country that landed Wil in Australia's anti-vax capital at the start of a global pandemic, and how we're at our best when we're able to work together as a community.
1. It is very funny. Wil is a fantastic comedian, he’s clever and insightful and his material is always brilliantly crafted. I had a great time listening to the audiobook.
2. It is not a memoir. The marketing of this book has been pretty misleading, leaning hard on the lockdown-memoir angle, when in fact it compiles the material from Wil’s last few touring shows, mostly 2022’s Wilogical (which is based heavily around his lockdown experience) and 2019’s Wil-Informed. They’re both great shows, probably among his best – but if you’re a fan of his live stand-up and listen to TOFOP, don’t go in expecting a whole lot of new material. (On the other hand, if you’re a fan of his life stand-up and listen to TOFOP, you’re going to have a good time regardless, so no worries there!)
I Am NOT Fine, Thanks is a super entertaining read, I just think the marketing isn’t doing it any favours by trying to push it into a different genre. It's not a memoir— but it is filled with sharp, hilarious observations from one of Australia's best working comics about coping with isolation, fighting the rising tide of misinformation and science denialism, a move to the country that landed Wil in Australia's anti-vax capital at the start of a global pandemic, and how we're at our best when we're able to work together as a community.
clare__emm's review
3.0
As someone who listens to his podcasts a lot of this was familiar, with bits I’ve heard him do before (and better- it took about half the book before Wil finally started reading naturally) but this was a lot of fun and the parts that were new were fantastic.