Book description (from Amazon...doesn't tell you much!)
Tina Fey is one of the world's greatest comic writers and performers. Bossy Pants is her first book.
My thoughts -
Bossypants is a perfect, light 'term time' read, but, I am glad I just borrowed it, as it is not a book that I am likely to re-read. I know of Tina Fey through her famous Sarah Palin impersonations. However, I have never seen 30 Rock and this meant that the latter part of her book had less meaning for me. By the end of her book, I felt she was just filling in pages when she wrote down parts of scripts used in episodes. I did however enjoy her stories of her childhood and years working at the YMCA. I have to say, I didn't laugh out loud once though. I think she tired quite hard and I was a bit bored of her negative outlook on herself...(mm-did you see how great he looked at the Oscars!) Saying all that, it was an enjoyable Saturday morning read and I will for sure hunt own a copy of 30 Rock to find out what she was talking about!
What are you reading at the moment? Any recommendations?
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I think Tina Fey is hilarious, but I've still never read this one!
ReplyDeletei agree,i am a fan of hers but i didn't like this book. it did seem like she was trying too hard and i could never really tell if she was being serious or not.
ReplyDeletehappy friday!
I wanted to read this book, but now maybe I'll hold off. Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteI sped through this book so quickly!! hilarious.
ReplyDeletehannah-if you have a spare day, still read it, just don't expect great things
ReplyDeleteI have just finished reading 'Karoo Plainsong' by Barbara Mutch. The last time I felt this moved by a book was when I read 'The Poisonwood Bible' but Barbara Kingslover.
ReplyDeleteNicola-Poisonwood Bible is up there with my all time favourite novels-it is a book that stays with you for years - therefore I have to read Karoo Plainsong...thank you!
ReplyDeleteI am saving this read for my upcoming honeymoon. Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteI just started reading that book! and ur right the humor in the book kind of tapers off afterwards
ReplyDeleteIt was a little rough to get through..parts were funny and others were boring.
ReplyDeleteRobyn, when you have read it, I would love to know your thoughts on it. I'm sure if you loved Poisonwood Bible, you will love Karoo Plainsong too.
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ReplyDeletenice its informative blog.
ReplyDeleteGreat thought .Thanks for sharing this post
ReplyDeleteOMG! You HAVE to watch 30 Rock - it's one of the best comedies ever made!! I loved this book but then I LOVE Tina Fey. She could write a shopping list and I'd think it was hilarious.
ReplyDeletei need to watch it don't I. I'm going to try and get my hands on it
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