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I Am America

Stephen Colbert (Contributor/Editor)

Start date: February 21, 2009

Finish date: March 14, 2009

Why we're reading this: Not a fan of this book. I almost quit reading it halfway, but finally finished it. Too much sarcasm, not …more
[close] Not a fan of this book. I almost quit reading it halfway, but finally finished it. Too much sarcasm, not enough humor.

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Jan 21, 2013 Janet Morris rated it really liked it

Shelves: non-fiction, politics, 2013-reads, funny, library-books, humor, essays, satire, contemporary, liberal

This book is so funny. Seriously, it's hilarious. It makes fun of just about everyone at one point or another, but, just like the show, the book makes fun of right-wing pundits and their followers. It is filled with remarks that you might take seriously if you were part of the Fox News set. And I've actually seen some right-wing people advocate some of the ideas that Stephen Colbert (the character, not the actual person) promotes in this book.

The book has some really awesome tables and charts, w ...more

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Nov 21, 2009 Beata Zwarycz rated it liked it

Shelves: non-fiction, social-commentary, 2009

There were parts where I laughed out loud, but the book is not as good as the show. Something about Colbet's delivery that makes the show just perfect, but does not translate all that well into print. Still, very enjoyable! ...more

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Feb 04, 2009 Dolly rated it did not like it

Shelves: 2009, humor, nonfiction

Long on sarcasm, short on humor. Very disappointing. A few of my friends have told me that they absolutely love this book. I just don't get it. ...more

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