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A review by book_concierge
Seriously I'm Kidding by Ellen DeGeneres
3.0
Digital audiobook performed by the author
3***
The best thing about this book is the back cover, where, instead of famous endorsement blurbs, Ellen blurbs about US, her readers! E.g. That’s a beautiful blouse you’re wearing. It goes nicely with this book. / You know what I love most about you? That we get each other. And also your eyes. / You’re my favorite reader. Ever, of all time Shhh…. Don’t tell the other readers.
Don’t get me wrong. I like Ellen DeGeneres. She’s a talented comedian and I’ve been a fan of hers for years. I may have actually watched a few episodes of her sitcom, and I think I’ve seen her talk show twice. (I watch little TV.)
But watching a talented performer give a 5-minute monologue that is funny and entertaining is not the same as reading a book … or, in my case, listening to it. It wasn’t great literature, but it was fine. I doubt I’ll remember it tomorrow.
DeGeneres performs the audiobook herself. I do admire her gift for delivering a comedic line!
3***
The best thing about this book is the back cover, where, instead of famous endorsement blurbs, Ellen blurbs about US, her readers! E.g. That’s a beautiful blouse you’re wearing. It goes nicely with this book. / You know what I love most about you? That we get each other. And also your eyes. / You’re my favorite reader. Ever, of all time Shhh…. Don’t tell the other readers.
Don’t get me wrong. I like Ellen DeGeneres. She’s a talented comedian and I’ve been a fan of hers for years. I may have actually watched a few episodes of her sitcom, and I think I’ve seen her talk show twice. (I watch little TV.)
But watching a talented performer give a 5-minute monologue that is funny and entertaining is not the same as reading a book … or, in my case, listening to it. It wasn’t great literature, but it was fine. I doubt I’ll remember it tomorrow.
DeGeneres performs the audiobook herself. I do admire her gift for delivering a comedic line!