Pure Drivel by Steve Martin Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Pure Drivel
Book Review: NOT HIS BEST
Summary: 3 Stars
Steve Martin has to be one of the most versatile writers and performers on the planet, which is saying a lot for a banjo player. This little 23-story tome is not his best work; however the snippet about coming to LA is hilarious, and the breakup story is funny beyond words. He was in his prime on SNL and in his early movies, but I sense the sharpness and passion have moved on. However check out this book - ever wonder what happened to Lolita, or what goes through the mind of a "bad dog?" Steve has some answers for you - enjoy!Book Review: Pure Absurdist Fun
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my first foray into reading anything written by Steve Martin, and I must admit I am now on the hunt down for some more fiction as this book was fabulous.
Overall this is a laugh out loud book of 23 short (some pieces are so short they could well be considered flash fiction) stories, and all of them without exception could well be considered literature of the absurd, i.e. "The Sledgehammer: How It Works"- which is exactly what the title suggests, and so much more. Another favorite piece was the closing number, "A Word From the Words," wherein the words, letters, and even the question mark get the last "word" in as it were. Most of the tales are so absurd that they could truly be considered sublime.
If you are a fan of Steve Martin's stand-up routines than grab this book post haste, as it lives on the same street as the best of his stand-up comedy, and loses nothing in being captured on the page- the genius of Steve Martin truly knows no bounds which this book proves over and over again (at least 23 times).
Book Review: it is.... pure drivel
Summary: 2 Stars
Well.... I can't say I was disappointed as I didn't have high expectations for this one. Parts of the book were very good but much of it was just a waste of time. It is a very short read, so makes a good bathroom book.