• Getting Even

  • By: Woody Allen
  • Narrated by: Woody Allen
  • Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins
  • 3.8 out of 5 stars (625 ratings)

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Getting Even

By: Woody Allen
Narrated by: Woody Allen
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Publisher's summary

Woody Allen's early comic fiction was heavily influenced by the zany, pun-ridden humor of S.J. Perelman. And now, for the first time, Woody Allen narrates one of his early collections of short stories, Getting Even. Listen to Woody Allen revenge himself on such significant subjects as death, obesity, organized crime, the invention of the sandwich, and much more.

Getting Even is a collection of seventeen of Allen's magazine pieces, discussing such eclectic topics as the invention of the sandwich, laundry lists, death, obesity, and, of course, rabbis. Here's Woody Allen as psychologist: "...death is an acquired trait."

Historian: "I did not know Hitler was a Nazi. The truth was, for years I thought he worked for the phone company."

Philosopher: "I do not believe in an afterlife, although I am bringing a change of underwear."

Woody Allen’s short-story collections Getting Even, Without Feathers, Side Effects, and Mere Anarchy are available separately or together as part of The Woody Allen Collection.

©1978 Woody Allen (P)2010 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Throughout my life, literally thousands of people have made me feel inadequate, but none more so than Woody Allen." (Larry David, Producer, Writer, Actor)
"Woody Allen brought modern comedy to the cinema screen." (Ricky Gervais)

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Why did he want to get even with me?

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

I have no idea who could possibly enjoy this type of ramblings.

What was most disappointing about Woody Allen’s story?

It was incoherent ramblings.

What three words best describe Woody Allen’s performance?

His performance was fine the quality and content were a major issue.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

disappointed

Any additional comments?

Could anyone else like this type of nonsense?

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Nonsensical

I love Woody Allen”s movies, but his books, not so much. This book made me feel guilty about wasting the 15 minutes I spent listening to the beginning of this silly story where any intended humor was lost in its ridiculous complexity. If it would have gotten better had I persevered until the end, I hope so, but it was a disappointing start. The best part of this book was having Woody narrate it, but even that didn’t help.

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Boring

What disappointed you about Getting Even?

Boring

Would you ever listen to anything by Woody Allen again?

NO, it is sooo boring

Would you be willing to try another one of Woody Allen’s performances?

NO, he is making me fall asleep

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

NO, It was not funny, or interesting or clever

Any additional comments?

NO

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