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Wigfield: The Can-Do Town That Just May Not


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Ratings
Book
26
Narrator
13
Release Date
May 12, 2003
Duration
4 hours 46 minutes
Summary
Wigfield is a small bucolic hideaway, situated in front of a massive dam which is about to be torn down by the state government to restore the salmon run. Wigfield's only hope lies in the self-righteous, self-involved 'journalist' Russell Hokes, who arrives hoping to capture the quiet dignity of the disappearing American Small Town. However, Wigfield is nether quiet nor dignified. As the date of destruction draws nearer, Hokes casts about desperate to find something about Wigfield worth documenting. WIGFIELD is a razor-sharp satire by three major talents.
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What listeners say
The audiobook is widely regarded as an absurd and hilarious listen, with many listeners appreciating its irreverent humor and character voices. Several listeners found the material entertaining for repeated listens and recommended it for long trips. However, a few listeners expressed difficulty in following the narrative and characters, and some found the cleverness overwhelming. Overall, it is considered a fun and goofy listen, though not universally engaging.
Profile Avatar Tim Mar 2022

Literally one of the most absurd, hilarious things you will ever listen to. I have listened to this book at least 50 times.

Profile Avatar Nya-Qien M Jul 2017

Hilarious! Perfect for road trip or a trip to dream land.

Profile Avatar RICHARD D. Sep 2020

Huge tongue-in-cheek, goofy book w lots of Colbert footprint in the material. The absurdity was fun, but tended to wear one out at times. I do recommend it for a long car trip.

Profile Avatar Dawn Shovestull Feb 2021

This was a great respite. I laughed out loud several times. Wonderfully irreverent and no where near politically correct. Colbert and company did a great job with the characters voices

Profile Avatar Jill S. Dec 2020

So many one liners it was hilarious. Somewhat hard to follow who was who but still funny

Profile Avatar Katrina S. Aug 2020

A little too clever.

Profile Avatar Woody B. Sep 2026

This book was absolute craziness . Which it was intended to be. it truly gave voice to “small Town America” in a quite absurd way that I loved

Profile Avatar Chris Kraisser Aug 2020

I just couldn't get into it.

Wigfield: The Can-Do Town That Just May Not

Wigfield: The Can-Do Town That Just May Not

Author: Stephen Colbert
Read by: Stephen Colbert
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