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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Instead of one cohesive tale about Offerman's life, this book offers up two different, very distinct books. The first half of each chapter is dedicated to Offerman's past, and he offers up some entertaining stories in his unique and eclectic voice. However, the second half of each chapter finds Offerman doling out life advice for his readers; the "fundamentals" of the title. Unfortunately, more often than not, these portions tend to devolve into veiled rants about one thing or another.
It's a very schizophrenic book, and really only benefits fans of Offerman the man, and not even fans of his work. The amount of adoration he has for his wife is endearing, and as a fan of the theater I enjoyed that he spends so much time delving into his theater background, but ultimately it strays way to close to self-indulgence and never gives any truly entertaining moments.
It's a very schizophrenic book, and really only benefits fans of Offerman the man, and not even fans of his work. The amount of adoration he has for his wife is endearing, and as a fan of the theater I enjoyed that he spends so much time delving into his theater background, but ultimately it strays way to close to self-indulgence and never gives any truly entertaining moments.
hilarious funny read. if you enjoyed Ron Swanson on Parks and Rec you will enjoy this light read.
Listened to this book with Truman over 2 road trips. It's an interesting accounting of Offerman's life thus far and his bits of wisdom and knowledge that he's gained along the way. It jumps back and forth a little and is suprisingly long but interesting. Makes you want to learn to build a wood strip canoe and paddle out into nature.
The first half was really funny. The second half D R A G G E D
I listened to the audiobook, read by the author. Offerman has a dry wit. There are places you will find that are humorous, but none that are actually funny (at least to me). The book is full of adult language which he does not use to be funny, but just as an expression of how he talks. The book also has many adult anecdotes and a plethora of descriptions of drug use; one where he actually gives his opinion on a variety of different drugs.
Because of the adult language, anecdotes and drug talk, i didn't really enjoy much of the book. Why did i finish listening to it? Because there are also some good stories and interesting accounts and bits of wisdom thrown in throughout the book which made it worth sloshing through the other stuff. In my opinion, the audiobook was very meh.
Because of the adult language, anecdotes and drug talk, i didn't really enjoy much of the book. Why did i finish listening to it? Because there are also some good stories and interesting accounts and bits of wisdom thrown in throughout the book which made it worth sloshing through the other stuff. In my opinion, the audiobook was very meh.
I really wanted to adore this book. Parks is one of my favorite shows, Nick Offerman's liberal slant is right up my alley, and I'm generally interested in humorist memoirs/life story collections.
That said, I was just sort of amused. A great deal of the book seemed like straight up description of his life with little amusing anecdotes peppered in for flavor. It got very repetitious around parts about theater work and his relationship, and not in a subtle theme-reinforcing way.
Nick is free to have any opinions he wants, I am in no way forced to read them, but seeing as I was reading this book via audio while staring at a screen for work, I was a little offput by the strong 'get away from screens, there's nothing productive to be done there' passages. It may not be his cup of tea but he went a little overboard with stressing the lack of value in screen hobbies/use unless done sparingly. Some of us like to watch our tv weekly instead of binging in hotels with our hot wives, man...
That said, I was just sort of amused. A great deal of the book seemed like straight up description of his life with little amusing anecdotes peppered in for flavor. It got very repetitious around parts about theater work and his relationship, and not in a subtle theme-reinforcing way.
Nick is free to have any opinions he wants, I am in no way forced to read them, but seeing as I was reading this book via audio while staring at a screen for work, I was a little offput by the strong 'get away from screens, there's nothing productive to be done there' passages. It may not be his cup of tea but he went a little overboard with stressing the lack of value in screen hobbies/use unless done sparingly. Some of us like to watch our tv weekly instead of binging in hotels with our hot wives, man...
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
I'm a huge fan of Nick Offerman's character on Parks & Rec, Ron Swanson, and knew enough about his personal life and woodworking background that I was pretty sure I was going to enjoy this books. I was right, though also pleasantly surprised by the depth and variety of this book.
A mix a narrative chapters about his life and instructional/topical essays, Offerman not only gives you a look into his life, and everything that lead him to his success in Hollywood, but also give great advice for aspiring actors and people in general.
The book is a bit racy in sections, just to warn you in case you plan to listen to this in audiobook form with your parents. Overall one of my favorite memoirs I've read in awhile.
Loved: the fun illustrations
Enjoyed: his tales of auditioning and working in Hollywood
A mix a narrative chapters about his life and instructional/topical essays, Offerman not only gives you a look into his life, and everything that lead him to his success in Hollywood, but also give great advice for aspiring actors and people in general.
The book is a bit racy in sections, just to warn you in case you plan to listen to this in audiobook form with your parents. Overall one of my favorite memoirs I've read in awhile.
Loved: the fun illustrations
Enjoyed: his tales of auditioning and working in Hollywood