The Plus

I’ll admit it: I approached *The Plus* with skepticism. Greg Gutfeld’s schtick—equal parts provocateur and class clown—doesn’t scream ‘life coach.’ But within minutes of his narration, I was hooked. His delivery is *exactly* how you’d expect if you’ve seen him on TV: a mix of eye-rolling exasperation, self-deprecating humor, and the occasional zinger that makes you pause the audiobook to laugh. The production is clean, but the real star is Gutfeld’s timing—he knows when to lean into a joke and when to let a sincere moment land, which keeps the listen from feeling like a stand-up routine with footnotes. The book’s structure is loose but intentional, jumping between anecdotes (his early career flops are gold), riffs on modern self-help grifts, and legit advice on things like networking (his ‘be the plus’ philosophy is simpler and more effective than most LinkedIn gurus’ entire brands). My two critiques: First, some bits drag—Gutfeld’s tangents on media culture, while funny, occasionally feel like filler for a book that’s already short. Second, his humor won’t land for everyone; if you find his TV persona grating, the audiobook won’t change your mind. But if you’re tired of self-help that feels like corporate propaganda, *The Plus* is a refreshing middle finger to the genre—one that somehow leaves you with actual tools to use. I finished it feeling oddly motivated, which, given my cynicism, might be its greatest trick.