You Can’t Be Serious was an enjoyable celebrity memoir. Kal Penn begins with a few stories from childhood and then moves on to his early career and struggles landing roles when he was often put into a stereotyped box with limited roles. Next, Penn details how he got involved in the 2008 campaign for Obama. The remainder of the book is a detailed description of how he worked in the White House and what he accomplished during that time. 

Kal Penn doesn’t delve into super personal issues in this memoir, but he does share some of himself in a genuine way. It is clear as someone who has done work around personal boundaries that he has set boundaries for what he is willing to share with the public. If you are looking for a tell all, this is not it. However if you are interested in what it is to be a celebrity that decides to enter public service, this is a fascinating book.