Happy Endings: The Tales of a Meaty-Breasted Zilch — Jim Norton Audiobook
Happy Endings: The Tales of a Meaty-Breasted Zilch is Jim Norton's unabridged audiobook of candid, provocative essays about personal experiences and public incidents. Jim Norton narrates the 5-hour-and-13-minute English program. Its blunt, darkly comic approach may appeal to listeners comfortable with offensive material, while customer feedback is divided on the political content and ending.
At a glance
- An unabridged audiobook of nearly fifty candid essays, according to the listing.
- Jim Norton narrates his own material.
- The essays include personal stories and public incidents, with an irreverent and often provocative tone.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Self-narration gives the author direct voice in the audiobook presentation.
- The unabridged format preserves the full listed program across its 5-hour-and-13-minute runtime.
Cons
- The listing describes racially offensive and morally provocative humor, which may not suit listeners seeking restrained comedy.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Program type | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 5 hours and 13 minutes |
| Author | Jim Norton |
| Narrator | Jim Norton |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster Audio |
| Publication date | July 10, 2007 |
What to know before buying
- Customer feedback reports mixed reactions to the political content and ending. The listing frames the material as raw and provocative, so listeners sensitive to offensive humor may want to review the subject matter before choosing it.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners who enjoy candid, darkly comic personal essays and Jim Norton's narration.
- Audiobook buyers looking for an unabridged program under six hours.
Less suited to
- Listeners who prefer politically neutral or inoffensive humor.
- Buyers seeking a conventional memoir with a uniformly well-received ending.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback highlights the dark humor, frank content, writing style, and readability as strengths, and some listeners appreciate the more human side of the author. Reactions are mixed on how engaging the collection is, its political content, and its ending, with some feedback describing difficulty finishing it. This makes the audiobook a better fit for listeners specifically seeking provocative personal comedy than for those wanting consistently gentle or apolitical material.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the dark humor and frank content.
- Customers also respond positively to the writing style and readability.
Mixed feedback
- Feedback is divided on the political content and whether the collection remains engaging throughout.
- Opinions differ on the ending, with some finding the stories consistently enjoyable and others not finishing the book.
Frequently asked questions
Who narrates Happy Endings: The Tales of a Meaty-Breasted Zilch?
Jim Norton is listed as both the author and narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 5 hours and 13 minutes.
Is this an abridged edition?
No. The listing identifies the version as unabridged.
What kind of material does it contain?
The description presents candid personal essays and stories about public incidents, with provocative and sometimes offensive humor.
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