I'd Rather We Got Casinos CD [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Larry Wilmore (Author, Reader)

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Wilmore, "senior black correspondent" on Jon Stewart's "Daily Show," narrates a loosely linked collection of humorous pieces on race. Unfortunately, without expressions and gestures, neither his voice nor his writing is enough for a fully humorous effect. There are funny and telling moments, but also some dull ones--Wilmore is simply much funnier when seen. In print, the book's conceit of an editor introducing each piece could work, but here it's simply Wilmore pretending to be an editor introducing . . . Wilmore, which is, not to mince words, stupid. Other than Wilmore providing different voices (which he does fairly well), the production neglects opportunities (several simulated radio shows) to use the aural medium to advantage. This sometimes-amusing but basically under-par production may disappoint Wilmore's admirers. W.M. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: HarperAudio; Unabridged edition (January 20, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401391508
• ISBN-13: 978-1401391508
• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,312,031 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars I'd Rather We Got Casinos is hysterical!!!, July 22, 2011

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This review is from: I'd Rather We Got Casinos CD: And Other Black Thoughts (Audio CD)

I'd Rather We Got Casinos is the funniest book that I have enjoyed in years! I thing that he should get an award for it. I have been telling all of my friends and family about it. I even bought copies as gifts knowing that they would be surprised that they had not heard about this before. Larry is brilliant!!! I highly recommend it this book!

4.0 out of 5 stars A great listen!, February 19, 2009

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Mr. Ben "ctsamurai" (mid-michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I'd Rather We Got Casinos CD (Audio CD)

I picked this up in anticipation of a long car ride and this audiobook did not dissapoint. Wilmore is a great comedian and humorist, and having Wilmore read his own words is about as close to a comedy album as you're going to get from him. But the added bonus is that these are broad ideas rather than quick punchlines (though he has plenty of zingers, too)and he takes his comedy very seriously.
There are a few "radio transcript" portions that I felt kind of dragged, and Wilmore reads every voice or person in those transcripts so it can get a little grating- kind of like someone reading a comic strip out loud. But Wilmore knows his timing and delivery and essays such as "Black weather men make me Happy (and sad)" as well as the "Eulogy for the N-word" are hilarious.
If you enjoy seeing Wilmore's appearances on the Daily Show, you will really enjoy this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Smart and funny performance, February 9, 2009

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Jessica Teel (Hawaii) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I'd Rather We Got Casinos CD (Audio CD)

The title alone made me laugh out loud for a good five minutes. The stories only get better. Larry Wilmore's writing is so smart and witty. He rips apart, elucidates, and makes fun of assumptions about race and popular culture. Wilmore reminds you that laughing can still be profound. Wilmore narrates the production, and provides just the right timing.