The Book of Liz - Acting Edition by David Sedaris and Amy Sedaris Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Book of Liz - Acting Edition
Book Review: It is an acting edition of a stage play
Summary: 4 Stars
It seems rather odd that several of the below reviewers are not familiar with acting editions of plays---or, for that matter, with stage plays in general. The "Dramatists Play Service" on the front cover certainly tells us that that is what this is! Not a pamphlet! Not a short story! While reading it,you should try to envision it being performed by actors on a stage, live, in front of an audience (if some of you know what that means...) And, as such, it is really quite entertaining. I don't see it as more than that, but, then again, neither was "Strangers with Candy"Book Review: It's Sedaris
Summary: 5 Stars
How could other people find this reading too short. IT'S A PLAY. What's more, It's Amy AND David Sedaris. In other words, funny funny funny-you can't go wrong with those two.Book Review: Laughed so hard I cried
Summary: 5 Stars
I also saw this play performed and thought it was the funniest live theater I've ever seen. Though I agree that when reading a play you lose a lot (the energy of the performers and the audience reactions) I still think this one is worth having in your collection if you are a fan of either Sedaris.Book Review: Not Standard Sedaris Fare
Summary: 1 Stars
This 'pamphlet' (yes, 52 pages) is an Amy and David Sedaris "play". Comprised of four oddball characters in a small town (what else?), it's mildly funny. However, it is a drama production and reads as such. If you really want some funny stuff check out any of David Sedaris's books ("Barrel Fever", "Me Talk Pretty One Day"). If you're a big fan, you can't lose for $6.00 bucks, I suppose.Book Review: Not what I expected
Summary: 2 Stars
I should have shopped more carefully - I just want to read everything David Sedaris has written. This is a 50-page play, which is entertaining and would be great, if it was longer and more detailed. It's super-condensed.