I Am America (And So Can You!)

I Am America (And So Can You!) is Stephen Colbert's entry into the print world. I am a big fan of his show and thought the book would make a worthwhile read. I began it with some hesitancy, though, because Jon Stewart's book America was a huge disappointment. What I found inside, however, was quite enjoyable.

There's not a whole lot to say about the book. It contains Colbert's (in character) thoughts and observations about the world. He maintains his character throughout - fake conservative pundit - and it shows up clearly in the text, the margin notes (similar to his "The Word" segments), and footnotes. It's easy to hear his voice narrating the text as you read.

The book itself goes through a variety of subjects - immigration, sports, sex, family, Hollywood, etc. In each he delivers plenty of laughs and humorous observations. If you enjoy his show, you will have a lot of fun with this book. Just don't do what I did and read it all in 36 hours...savor it a bit.

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

13 books, 54 days...at this rate I'll read 88 books