I Am a Pole (And So Can You!)

Comedy

I Am a Pole (And So Can You!)

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8 minutesRuntimeUnabridged audiobookFormatMay 8, 2012Release dateNarrated editionNarration

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What it’s about

Stephen Colbert’s first children’s book—for adults—takes the form of an offbeat comic story centered on a pole and the complications that follow when dating detours begin to snowball. Beneath the sharp dialogue and gentle chaos, the characters’ real feelings keep the increasingly tangled situation grounded. The result is a brisk, playful setup built around an unusual central figure, unexpected turns, and the question of how far a seemingly simple romantic misadventure can go.

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Verified narratorTom Hanks
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Is This Right for You?

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Our Take

I Am a Pole (And So Can You!) sits comfortably in comedy territory. The story is better characterized than the recording right now, so the recommendation stays grounded in the book itself. The narrator is confirmed, but the book itself is easier to characterize than this particular performance. Until the recording has stronger support, the narrator credit is useful context rather than a performance verdict.

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Runtime & Edition Details

Runtime
8 minutes
Format
Unabridged audiobook
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Audiobook release date
May 8, 2012
Language
English
ASIN
B0081CDJC0

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