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dougsasser's review against another edition
4.0
"When I go to confession at church, I disguise my voice to sound like Gregory Peck." Stephen Colbert
trangham283's review against another edition
4.0
LOL. Also very helpful in getting my reading challenge progressing. Read in 10 mins.
kiramke's review against another edition
4.0
I'd feel bad about counting this as a book but it's on GR so...
Funny and irreverent and made me laugh when I needed it. Well done.
Funny and irreverent and made me laugh when I needed it. Well done.
mariab3's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
2.0
Meh. This book entertained me for 20 minutes but I don’t really think it needs to exist. Just watch any Colbert monologue and you’ll laugh more.
phyrre's review against another edition
3.0
I have loved Stephen Colbert since his Daily Show days, and I've read (and thoroughly loved) his previous books. So when I saw this release, of course I had to own it (and maybe squeeed a little in the process).
As far as the book goes, it's short, enough so to be read in under half an hour, even if you're a slow reader. Makes it perfect for some really light reading, if you want something fast. The jokes are every bit what one might expect from Stephen Colbert. They're witty, funny, and sometimes push the limit just enough to make you groan (after you laugh, of course, and realize what a horrible human being you are). The jokes are one-liners and delivered in the same manner as on his Midnight Confessions on the Late Show, so if you've seen that segment, you'll know what to expect. As a little added bonus, there are a few (not many) confessions from God and also some contributions from people on Twitter.
So why the three star rating? I guess I expected . . . more? Colbert has proven several times before that he's capable of publishing full-length, hilarious books that are every bit worth purchasing and reading. I should know. I own them all and have read them multiple times and still laugh at them. But this? Unless you absolutely need to own it, I'd recommend borrowing it from a library. At $10, it hardly seemed worth the price I spent for it versus the length. It definitely left me wanting more or just something else to justify the purchase itself.
Would I recommend reading it? Heck yes! There were plenty of times I laughed out loud and just had to share with the people around me. It was definitely an entertaining read; that, at least, it delivered on. Would I purchase it, if I had to do it again? Eh, probably not for that price.
As far as the book goes, it's short, enough so to be read in under half an hour, even if you're a slow reader. Makes it perfect for some really light reading, if you want something fast. The jokes are every bit what one might expect from Stephen Colbert. They're witty, funny, and sometimes push the limit just enough to make you groan (after you laugh, of course, and realize what a horrible human being you are). The jokes are one-liners and delivered in the same manner as on his Midnight Confessions on the Late Show, so if you've seen that segment, you'll know what to expect. As a little added bonus, there are a few (not many) confessions from God and also some contributions from people on Twitter.
So why the three star rating? I guess I expected . . . more? Colbert has proven several times before that he's capable of publishing full-length, hilarious books that are every bit worth purchasing and reading. I should know. I own them all and have read them multiple times and still laugh at them. But this? Unless you absolutely need to own it, I'd recommend borrowing it from a library. At $10, it hardly seemed worth the price I spent for it versus the length. It definitely left me wanting more or just something else to justify the purchase itself.
Would I recommend reading it? Heck yes! There were plenty of times I laughed out loud and just had to share with the people around me. It was definitely an entertaining read; that, at least, it delivered on. Would I purchase it, if I had to do it again? Eh, probably not for that price.
teanahk's review against another edition
2.0
Occasionally funny.
The audiobook is literally just recorded clips from the show including audience laughter.
The audiobook is literally just recorded clips from the show including audience laughter.
samlo28's review against another edition
3.0
I listened to this on "audiobook" and it's all just the clips from the show spliced together. It's funny, but I've already heard it before.
skillwithaquill's review against another edition
3.0
An amusing little collection of jokes. Also an extremely quick listen at only 30 minutes long.
However, the audiobook - save for the introduction- is nothing but audio clips from the Midnight Confessions segment of The Late Show. So if you already watch the show or have seen these segments online, there's nothing new here for you. Same if you get the print edition, presumably.
Don't reach for this one if you're looking for new content. But it's enjoyable for what it is.
However, the audiobook - save for the introduction- is nothing but audio clips from the Midnight Confessions segment of The Late Show. So if you already watch the show or have seen these segments online, there's nothing new here for you. Same if you get the print edition, presumably.
Don't reach for this one if you're looking for new content. But it's enjoyable for what it is.
disasterchick's review against another edition
3.0
A quick read that parts will make you chuckle. Yes, we can all identify with several confessions.