Planet Simpson (Abridged): How a Cartoon Masterpiece Documented an Era and Defined a Generation Audiobook

" I don't think this book would be nearly as enjoyable for someone who wasn't a diehard Simpsons fan. The author spends much of the book talking about social changes in the last twenty years and how the Simpsons gave voice to generation x and their angst. In one sense, it was fun to read all the "clips" from the shows, but in another sense, it was depressing to think that this person really had no faith in anything except the Simpsons. There really is more to life than a cartoon, but if you think religion and faith and authority are all bunk, then maybe you see nowhere else to turn. "

" being a simpsons fan i was excited to read a book all about them but after getting half way thorough the book it seemed to be a chore. I mean i have watch almost every simpsons episode and at least of of the ones from the 90s and early 00s. And i found the author explaining episode i saw and remember vividly. He was also explaining events that i knew when then happen and found little to no new info about them. But all in all a good book and made me appreciate having a love of something and knowing someone else loves it just as much. "

" Bordering on autistic/compulsive analysis of the planet's favourite 4-fingered yellow family. Actually a lot more fun than that suggests. "

" In depth review/critique of the Simpsons, but also of pop culture over the past 40+ years. "

" This book's entire title pretty much sums up my chief criticisms of it. I'm a fan of The Simpsons and I did enjoy some aspects of this overly-long book such as revealing in-jokes and trivia from the show, but Turner's verbose excursions to attach importance and cultural relevance to the show got wearisome. His attempts to draw parallels between the show and pop music history often felt like a stretch. A tighter editing job would have yielded a much better book. "

" A searching and funny study of the best show on TV "

" While the concept was excellent- a look at how the Simpson influence and are influenced by culture, the author took too many unexplained detours. It was as if he was attempting to sandwich in long essays on the history of the internet into a book about the Simpson without doing the heavy lifting of actually making the connections. In addition, he was very repetitive in his use of illustrative episodes particularly for a show that has run as long as The Simpsons. "

" One of the better books written about the show. I enjoyed how the author broke down the subject and also provided interesting factoids about the show. Definitely worth reading over other Simpsons books. "

" A geek's eye-view of a TV show most smart people realize as a cultural landmark. The author definitely thinks that way, and he goes to great length to prove it. A generous smattering of trivia keeps the interest, and laughter, coming throughout every chapter. "

" Where a fan of the show or not(Though you should be!)should read this book! "

" How could a book about my favorite show be so horrible!?!? "

" I am currently reading this for the second time, not just a history of the show but an in-depth look at how these fictional characters in this fictional world tell us more about ourselves than any live sitcom or "reality" show. It makes me want to put in the dvd's every time! "

" If you are a fan of the Simpsons you will definitely enjoy this book and it will add something extra to the show when you watch it after reading. "

" The author stretches his theory that the simpsons is a micrososm of the late 20th/early 21st century world, but when his analysis of the show stays closer to the source material, he constructs some decent arguments for the cultural importance of the show. "

" This is not a book about THE SIMPSONS only. It is basically about contemporary US (and to certain extent Canada and rest of the world). The only difference is Turner uses THE SIMPSONS as medium. Good reading and makes popular culture seems, well, popular... "

" A very well-thought out and researched book about The Simpsons series and its connection to the real world from which we all experience it. Nostalgic, entertaining, and often profound. "

" Like reading the bible, not really a book to sit down for hours at a time, but good. Took me a year to read the whole thing because I would tire of it. "

" Being a Simpson freak, the book talks about the influence of the cartoon on our culture. He explores each of the main characters as well as others and delves into episodes, story lines, and casting. "

" I would have preferred more about The Simpsons and less about the author's love for The Simpsons. "

" Being a Simpson freak, the book talks about the influence of the cartoon on our culture. He explores each of the main characters as well as others and delves into episodes, story lines, and casting. "

" I would have preferred more about The Simpsons and less about the author's love for The Simpsons. "