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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
*Note: I read this just as I finished Season 5 and began Season 6 of Parks and Rec
This read similarly to Smartypants by Tina Fey, which I enjoyed. I did prefer the monologue-y rants he went on over his overview/summary of his professional career, but that's largely reflective of my lack of interest in theater/TV production and my large interest in comedy on face value. And while very Ron Swanson-y (which is a HUGE compliment because Ron Swanson is hilarious), there were a lot of gems that resonated positively with me. He cuts boldly into some sticky issues with the brashness of a full mustache. I was a fan.
This read similarly to Smartypants by Tina Fey, which I enjoyed. I did prefer the monologue-y rants he went on over his overview/summary of his professional career, but that's largely reflective of my lack of interest in theater/TV production and my large interest in comedy on face value. And while very Ron Swanson-y (which is a HUGE compliment because Ron Swanson is hilarious), there were a lot of gems that resonated positively with me. He cuts boldly into some sticky issues with the brashness of a full mustache. I was a fan.
Very pleasant, quick read, and if definitely did make me want to build a canoe!
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content
Moderate: Drug use, Alcohol
Good and funny!! Listened on audiobook with my husband. He doesn’t like listening at 2x the speed like I do, so the time to read was longer, which did cause my attention to wane. Thoroughly enjoyed listening to him and learning about his life. He grew up not far from my hometown in Illinois, so I like learning about the similarities. love Nick and Megan.
Is it possible to be too much of a caricature of yourself? I didn't really go into this expecting a deep experience or anything, but I didn't really learn anything new about Nick Offerman or how to better my life past what I know from watching Parks and Rec. He is literally the character of Ron Swanson, only Swanson is a bit more exaggerated. He immediately warns us not to think he's the exact character you see on TV, and that's because he doesn't eat meat at every meal...
He also brings up the same topics several times, as to really drill in the idea that his opinion is the right one. (You're entitled to your own opinion too, of course, but just know he's going to think you are moronic because of it.)
How many times does one have to write about how much he loves his wife before you start to suspect that the man is waxing a bit too poetic about how perfect his marriage is? It became so saccharine that I just felt like he was kissing her ass to get laid, and it kinda made me feel awkward and embarrassed for her.
Overall I agree with his general "philosophy" on life, which is more or less "work hard, persevere, and things will happen but if they don't shrug your shoulders and be happy anyway." There, that's the book in a nutshell, sprinkled with a few anecdotes. It wasn't a difficult read by any means but if you aren't an aspiring actor, you can't take much away from it.
He also brings up the same topics several times, as to really drill in the idea that his opinion is the right one. (You're entitled to your own opinion too, of course, but just know he's going to think you are moronic because of it.)
How many times does one have to write about how much he loves his wife before you start to suspect that the man is waxing a bit too poetic about how perfect his marriage is? It became so saccharine that I just felt like he was kissing her ass to get laid, and it kinda made me feel awkward and embarrassed for her.
Overall I agree with his general "philosophy" on life, which is more or less "work hard, persevere, and things will happen but if they don't shrug your shoulders and be happy anyway." There, that's the book in a nutshell, sprinkled with a few anecdotes. It wasn't a difficult read by any means but if you aren't an aspiring actor, you can't take much away from it.
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
I enjoyed hearing some about woodworking and how the book was clearly adjusted for the audio format. Interesting to learn more about him when I really didn't know much before.
A pleasant, amusing enough diversion. I am a fan of Offerman's via his stellar, hilarious work on Parks and Recreation, and it was fun to learn more about him and what makes him tick. He does get a little long winded up on his soapbox about a handful of subjects; I do not share his feelings on religion, but was entertained by his views until it felt like that particular section was never going to end. I had no problems with the language, but could have done without the numerous instances of sexual crassness. I found Offerman's insight into showbiz to be particularly fascinating since he was a late bloomer who served quietly as a character actor until he broke out big as Ron Swanson. I was very satisfied with the audiobook, as I think the material would have been far too dry to read from the page and Offerman himself is the perfect reader, plus the added bonus of hearing a performance of "The Rainbow Song."