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America Again
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introduced on show September 25, 2012; discussed September 27, 2012; October 2, 2012; October 3, 2012; Oc…more

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Angel
A bit better than the previous one, but again, the main problem with this book, as with the previous one, is that Colbert just tries a bit too hard. At times, the joke just gets stretched a bit too far. Having said that, the book does have some funny moments, and when you get one, it's good. But there is a lot of filler along the way as well. In some ways, reading this is like looking over an episode or two of his show, which may be a good thing or not. I honestly wonder if listening to it as an ...more
Letitia
Jun 22, 2016 rated it really liked it
It's cheeky, it's funny, it's classic Colbert. I listened to the audio book, for which he won a Grammy. I get it, because in the world of audio books, there is a lot more creativity and investment than you normally find. As far as content, though, I don't actually think it is his strongest material. I didn't find myself laughing out loud as often as I did with "I Am America and So Can You." The best part was honestly the first couple of sections, so at least do yourself the favor of reading Amer ...more
Laura
Nov 25, 2012 rated it it was ok
Shelves: america, politics, humor
America Again is basically the Colbert Report in book form. I can only take Colbert in small doses, and the book is due in a few days, so I've read as much as I'm going to. ...more
Tiffany
May 08, 2012 rated it really liked it
Shelves: television, funny
I'm torn between 3.5 and 4 stars. It wasn't as good as I am America (And So Can You!), but it was still funny. ...more
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Jul 25, 2012 marked it as to-read
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Oct 09, 2012 rated it liked it  ·  review of another edition
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