Pure Drivel by Steve Martin Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Pure Drivel
Book Review: Great fun
Summary: 4 Stars
Pure Drivel is the type of book most people could sit down and read in a single sitting. I tried that at first, but the spark of Martin's comic genius seemed absent. So instead I put the book away for a few days, then came back to it and read the essays one at a time. And what a difference it makes! Martin has always proven that he is a man with varied acting talents. And this book adds an impressively witty literary side. Although I had never read any of the pieces when they were originally published, I can imaging that I would have enjoyed some of the more topical essays had I done so. Martin is at his best when he loses the yoke of news commentary and decides instead to unleash his comedic insight into everyday life. My favorite pieces were - Writing is Easy!; Yes, in My Own Backyard; Times Roman Font Announces Shortage of Periods; The Nature of Matter and Its Antecedents; and A Word from the Words. ENDBook Review: A very unfunny book.
Summary: 1 Stars
It was the worst book I have read that was written by a comedy actor. The only good part was about the Mensa IQs. I promptly put it in my donation pile not in my bookcaseBook Review: Steve, come back, wherever you are!
Summary: 1 Stars
Steve, you've been my Comedy God since I saw your stand-up routine live in the 70's. But this "book" is literally a lightweight that doesn't do justice to your considerable talents. Want to read funny, try "Naked Pictures of Famous People" or even "In The Bin"-a hockey book for god's sake-but pass on this paltry effortBook Review: Don't listen to anyone who rated this book less than 5 stars
Summary: 5 Stars
Martin's sharp wit is exactly that - sharp. The jokes are quick and aimed for the intelligent; skip a line and you miss a joke. The short individual chapters all lead to at least 5-6 laughs, but most force you to pause while you catch your breath. Martin is truly the most talented comedic writer of our day, and his love of language and comedy is apparent in each vignette. BUY THIS BOOK, it's worth every penny.Book Review: Don't waste your money on this book
Summary: 1 Stars
After reading several glowing reviews of this book, I rushed out and bought one, with great anticipation. I found the book to be an unfunny, sophomoric stream of (Martin's) consciousness. The book does live up to it's title.