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Bossypants by Tina Fey

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minheeshock's review against another edition

3.0

A hilarious audiobook. But frustratingly she kept us at a distance. What was it like to meet your husband? What happened with Rachel Dratch and 30 Rock? What about Tracy Morgan? She talks eloquently later in the book about what it's like to be a working mother, and I wish the rest of that book had the same insight.

As an example of this phenomenon, the book is called Bossy Pants, but there is no mention of or examples of her being bossy. This book is like 30 Rock, really funny but short on depth and other human emotions that go beyond the funny bone.

I assume that this is because Tina Fey is a very private person. I wish she had let us in a little bit more.

pache202317's review against another edition

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5.0

I loved it just as much the second time. It is rare to hear someone being so honest about modern life - especially when it is also hilarious.

e_costolo's review against another edition

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5.0

Audiobook was so good. Five stars for enjoyment.

psiloveme_63's review against another edition

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funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

larawalden's review against another edition

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3.0

I have an unhealthy level of "Like" for Tina Fey and 30 Rock. That said, I thought this book was okay. Some chapters are (far) funnier than others, and some seem kinda slapped together ("Crap, the publisher wants AT LEAST 250 pages; how can I pad this without making it look too obvious?"), but I'm okay with that. No, really, I am. I much prefer a Tina Fey who is really good at writing and starring in 30 Rock than one who is good at and has her hand in *everything,* causing her to pay less attention to my favorite show on network television (so thanks, Tina!).

Worth reading if you're a fan of Tina Fey. If you're a fan of snarky memoir and want to read a true master, stick with David Sedaris.