
The Call of the Weird
Travels in American Subcultures
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Louis Theroux
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Louis Theroux
Read by the author, this is Louis Theroux's hilarious and thought-provoking journey through weird America.
For 10 years, Louis Theroux has been making programmes about off-beat characters on the fringes of US society. Now he revisits America and the people who have most fascinated him to try to discover what motivates them, why they believe the things they believe, and to find out what has happened to them since he last saw them. Along the way, Louis thinks about what drives him to spend so much time among weird people and considers whether he's learned anything about himself in the course of ten years working with them. Has he manipulated the people he's interviewed, or have they manipulated him?
From his Las Vegas base, Louis revisits the assorted dreamers and outlaws who have been his TV feeding ground. Attempting to understand a little about himself and the workings of his own mind, Louis considers questions such as: what is the difference between pathology and "normal" weirdness? Is there something particularly weird about Americans? What does it mean to be weird, or "to be yourself"? And do we choose our beliefs or do our beliefs choose us?
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Interesting, but one annoying flaw...
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Really good!
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Who's Weirder?
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theroux never fails
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This was probably the reason I found myself so captivated by this title; Louis revisits a select number of memorable characters in a sort of "Where are they now?" type of quest.
He gives a succinct review of each character before describing the re-visitation, so you're not completely lost if you haven't watched his shows (though you really should).
Louis also provides very interesting insights in regard to the individuals and cultures he encounters and the occasional character imitations he performs are super adorable, too.
Definitely recommended.
An absolutely fascinating listen
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Revisit of former documentary subjects
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Short but good
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What made the experience of listening to The Call of the Weird the most enjoyable?
Louis brutal honesty: The fact a camera forced him and I am sure still does be entertaining. The concern and love he shows those he has met,.What was one of the most memorable moments of The Call of the Weird?
When he said "We are all weird" so true and comfortingWhich character – as performed by Louis Theroux – was your favorite?
Hmmm. Harold camping or Haley.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes! It is fantastic!Any additional comments?
Like travel books? Want to know how right-wingers can appear? Need a good book for a few saved up bucks? This is the perfect one to buy with cash, not credits because it is priced fairly according to length. As an anthropologist this book reminded me about the field without being academic. Louis is a great reader. Well worth your hard earned bucks.Like his BBC shows? This is a must-listen!
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