A review by me_alley
God Bless You, Otis Spunkmeyer by Joseph Earl Thomas

funny inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

There isn’t anything wrong with this book, per se.  I fear it won’t do very well, because it’s not anti-Trump ENOUGH and neither is it pro-Trump ENOUGH.  He’s nothing if not polarizing.  Readers will undoubtedly find the documentarian either too harsh or too kind, depending on their opinion. 

It is mostly based on 4 interviews with the former talk show host between 2021 and 2023.  I wish he had interviewed Marc Burnett and gotten more into the show development.   I am always pretty intrigued into show running and how TV becomes popular.