Author: Tina Fey
Genre: Memoir, Standalone
Published: 2011
Personal Rating: 3.5/5 (good)
Format: Audiobook
Yearly Count: 57
Tina Fey adds her twist of humor as she shares minute parts of her life.
I really enjoy Tina Fey, although, I have not seen 30 Rock (which she would not be surprised), but have enjoyed her Sarah Palin impressions and at least one movie I can think of with Dan Carell. So, being that I'm not a big time fan or follower, I thought this book would enlighten me. It shed a little light into the real Tina Fey, but not much. There were definitely times when I grinned, let a chuckle escape unexpectedly and literally laughed out loud (while riding my bike outside!). Other than that, the book didn't make a big impression on me. Not sure if I expected more humor, less humor with more personal anecdotes or what, but it didn't make it past good for me. It's short (5 CDs), so it was worth the time - little laughs for little time.
Tina Fey adds her twist of humor as she shares minute parts of her life.
I really enjoy Tina Fey, although, I have not seen 30 Rock (which she would not be surprised), but have enjoyed her Sarah Palin impressions and at least one movie I can think of with Dan Carell. So, being that I'm not a big time fan or follower, I thought this book would enlighten me. It shed a little light into the real Tina Fey, but not much. There were definitely times when I grinned, let a chuckle escape unexpectedly and literally laughed out loud (while riding my bike outside!). Other than that, the book didn't make a big impression on me. Not sure if I expected more humor, less humor with more personal anecdotes or what, but it didn't make it past good for me. It's short (5 CDs), so it was worth the time - little laughs for little time.
I enjoyed this book. I liked the fact that she said women really aren't competing against each other.
ReplyDeleteHope to get the audio from the library soon on this one. Sorry it was just ok for you.
ReplyDeleteBermudaonion ~ Glad you liked it.
ReplyDeleteDiane ~ At least I enjoyed a few laughs. :) It wasn't bad by any means. I think I expected more than was delivered.
She just doesn't mean enough to me to sit down and read her book. Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteStaci ~ I think that's probably a part of why it didn't really work for me.
ReplyDeleteLove her and look forward to the audio. 30 Rock is very funny, but I didn't like it right away. It took me a few episodes because it is so different.
ReplyDeleteStacybuckeye ~ You should really enjoy it then. I hope you are thrilled with it!
ReplyDeleteDuring my first several weeks after having Elle I watched allllll the seasons of 30 Rock. Many in the middle of the night. Love the show and am kind of sad I rushed through the episodes so quickly. I then went and bought the book but it still sits on my floor. Probably will for a while. Hoping I like it better than you did but glad you got a few laughs--on the bike even! ;)
ReplyDeleteTrish ~ Being that you have more of a connection to her, the book may have more meaning to you. I wish it had more laughs for me, but I'll take the few I got! One day I'll check out 30 Rock.
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