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For the most part it is merely boring, and there are some, but very few, grins. I am a big fan of Jim Norton, have all his albums and his DVDs and I love the guy, when he does standup. Better invorst your money in Jim's early albums like "Yellow Discipline". No chickles, no laughs. But his humor does not translate to books. This book is unfunny, he cannot get ready for punchline for a reader the way he does with a microphone.
Stick with stand-up. Sorry, Jimmy. It's currently selling on Amazon for $1.81 and I can't even resell mine for that. That should tell you everything you need to know.
Jim definitely doesn't disappoint. Picked up this right after reading "I Hate Your Guts" because I was dying for more. Just as I expected it to be, an excellent read. Jim Norton is a true comical genius.
I don't know if I'd shake his hand or punch him in the face if I met him in public. some of the greatest comedy comes at the price of a little comfort, on the part of the reader and the author. he's judgmental and honest and mean, he does well to push buttons without totally ejecting the reader from continuing. like I said, I haven't read the whole thing yet, but thus far it's awkward and honest and Jim says the things we think about but don't discuss in 'proper' society.
I'm only half way through this book of filth and it's had me laughing the whole time. probably both. I feel sorry for him, I'm repusled by him, and yet drawn to care for him. I even bought a copy for a friend for the great consumer holiday (JC's birthday), what can I say about this book that hasn't been said.
a great piece of scum. :) It's an honest open look into the tragedy of Jim Norton's life. One of my favorite parts was his description of fantasizing about another hand job artist while getting a 'special massage' from a not so talented technician.
If you don't like Jim Norton, your opinion is pretty much worthless anyway. If you like Jim Norton, you will love this book.
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