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Dad Is Fat

Jim Gaffigan
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Dad Is Fat

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2013

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Jim Gaffigan

Dad Is Fat

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

New York City • 2010s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Dad Is Fat by Jim Gaffigan details the comedian's humorous experiences of fatherhood, raising five young children, and navigating the challenges of parenting in a crowded New York City apartment. It presents a collection of amusing anecdotes and reflections on the joys and chaos of family life.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

84,247 ratings

65%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jim Gaffigan's Dad Is Fat is a humorous take on the trials and tribulations of parenting five young children. The book is praised for its wit and relatable anecdotes, resonating particularly well with parents. However, some readers find its humor repetitive and note a lack of depth in storytelling. Overall, it's a light, entertaining read for fans of Gaffigan's comedy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dad Is Fat?

A reader who would enjoy Dad Is Fat by Jim Gaffigan is likely a fan of comedic, observational humor about family life and parenting. This reader appreciates light-hearted, witty storytelling, similar to the style found in Tina Fey's Bossypants or Mindy Kaling's Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?.

4.1

84,247 ratings

65%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

New York City • 2010s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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