Holly’s review of Big Dumb Eyes: Stories from a Simpler Mind > Likes and Comments
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Yea I also love his stand ups but I have not heard great things about this book
He's my favorite comedian, and I'm half way through the book right now and not even sure I want to finish it.
I've enjoyed his stand up too and I'm about 25% through the book and haven't really laughed. I receive ARCs on Netgalley and Edelweiss as well, so I'm wondering if it was a robot voice narrating? Was it actually him? I've wondered if I'd like it more if I heard him reading it.
the Joe Rogan listening caught me off guard and sort of ruined it for me.
I’m over halfway through the audiobook. Most of it falls flat 🤷♀️ but I’m still a fan.
His comedy has a lot to do with timing and tone. Neither survive the transition to book narration. I think i chuckled twice. Better to watch or rewatch one of his Netflix specials.
I do think the second half of the book was WAY funnier than the first half.
I fully agree with this. I was actually shocked about all the Christian talk
Interesting takes. I loved listening to this book and laughed out loud many times!
I’m listening to the book. I think audio is a better format for this. - He reads with great timing and I have chuckled many times through it on my walks in my neighborhood.
Well, it’s actually his barber that listens to Joe Rogan, not him.
And, the whole “Christian talk“ it’s kind of interesting. I guess you wouldn’t be interested in books with “Muslim talk” or “Jewish talk” -lived experiences of people other than us have value too. At least 2 1/2 stars worth of value, I guess.
I love this book. I’ve laughed out loud even cackled. Definitely shocked to hear so many people panning it. Ellen, Tina Fey, Leanne Morgan all have great books, too. Audio is the best format for comedians.
If you know his comedy at all, you wouldn’t be shocked hearing about a Christian influence. He literally does whole bits about it.
Read the other comments. They express my feelings, as well.
Totally agree with Holly’s review. I kept waiting for it to get funny!
So glad to see your review and all of these comments, because I agree and I thought there was something wrong. My boyfriend is a huge fan of Nate's and I keep telling him I didn't laugh at the book. He thinks I'm ridiculous.
Exactly! You have given me the courage to abandon this at 30% without regret
You echoed my experience with this book too. The mentions of Joe Rogan sent me over the edge. DNF at 85% because FUUUUUCK THAT SHIT.
I watched his specials on Netflix and his humor resonated with me and the humor I write. Do you think reading it could have been funnier than listening to it?
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Yea I also love his stand ups but I have not heard great things about this book
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He's my favorite comedian, and I'm half way through the book right now and not even sure I want to finish it.
I've enjoyed his stand up too and I'm about 25% through the book and haven't really laughed. I receive ARCs on Netgalley and Edelweiss as well, so I'm wondering if it was a robot voice narrating? Was it actually him? I've wondered if I'd like it more if I heard him reading it.
the Joe Rogan listening caught me off guard and sort of ruined it for me.
I’m over halfway through the audiobook. Most of it falls flat 🤷♀️ but I’m still a fan.
His comedy has a lot to do with timing and tone. Neither survive the transition to book narration. I think i chuckled twice. Better to watch or rewatch one of his Netflix specials.
I do think the second half of the book was WAY funnier than the first half.
I fully agree with this. I was actually shocked about all the Christian talk
Interesting takes. I loved listening to this book and laughed out loud many times!
I’m listening to the book. I think audio is a better format for this. - He reads with great timing and I have chuckled many times through it on my walks in my neighborhood.
Well, it’s actually his barber that listens to Joe Rogan, not him.And, the whole “Christian talk“ it’s kind of interesting. I guess you wouldn’t be interested in books with “Muslim talk” or “Jewish talk” -lived experiences of people other than us have value too. At least 2 1/2 stars worth of value, I guess.
I love this book. I’ve laughed out loud even cackled. Definitely shocked to hear so many people panning it. Ellen, Tina Fey, Leanne Morgan all have great books, too. Audio is the best format for comedians.
If you know his comedy at all, you wouldn’t be shocked hearing about a Christian influence. He literally does whole bits about it.
Read the other comments. They express my feelings, as well.
Totally agree with Holly’s review. I kept waiting for it to get funny!
So glad to see your review and all of these comments, because I agree and I thought there was something wrong. My boyfriend is a huge fan of Nate's and I keep telling him I didn't laugh at the book. He thinks I'm ridiculous.
Exactly! You have given me the courage to abandon this at 30% without regret
You echoed my experience with this book too. The mentions of Joe Rogan sent me over the edge. DNF at 85% because FUUUUUCK THAT SHIT.
I watched his specials on Netflix and his humor resonated with me and the humor I write. Do you think reading it could have been funnier than listening to it?
