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3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
I went into this being very familiar with Lebowitz, and her snark. And honestly enjoying it as well. But, this book was really all over the place, and at times it was a bit confusing and also a bit much.
That being said, there were some very enjoyable parts, and spending as much time in New York as I have, as long as I have, made it even more enjoyable than for a lot of other people I’m sure.
It was decent, but could have been a bit better if she reigned her snark in slightly. Been slightly more observational and less of a critique.
That being said, there were some very enjoyable parts, and spending as much time in New York as I have, as long as I have, made it even more enjoyable than for a lot of other people I’m sure.
It was decent, but could have been a bit better if she reigned her snark in slightly. Been slightly more observational and less of a critique.
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
I reread this book after I saw Fran on The Tonight Show. She is and always will be the New Yorker's New Yorker. I lived vicariously in the 80's through Fran Lebowitz writings and enjoyed reading them again this time.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
My intention was always to write an honest and detailed (and brilliant) review of this book, but since Miss Lebowitz has so brazenly appropriated my profile pic to use on its cover, knowing full well I have neither the money nor the persistence to drag us both through the court system, I am, regrettably, unable to remain impartial in my assessment. So let's just say that as books go—yes—it certainly is one.
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Despite the hit or miss nature of this collection, Fran Lebowitz remains an eminent comedic voice.
From 3 of her essay collections. Many are dated, but they are still a really funny look at life in NYC.
Fran Lebowitz schreibt in ihren kurzen Geschichten über viel Alltägliches und Banales, das erst durch ihren spritzigen und unverkennbaren Stil zu etwas Besonderem wird. Durch ihre persönliche Brille betrachtet und seziert sie ihre Begegnungen, Arbeitserlebnisse, Reisen und Alltagsbeobachtungen, wobei ihre Persönlichkeit aus jedem Wort strahlt. Ich kann mir ohne Probleme vorstellen, dass die Texte viel Aufmerksamkeit erregt haben und fast schon revolutionär waren, als sie in den USA in den 1970ern und 1980er erschienen sind. Auch wenn die Texte jetzt erstmals auf Deutsch erschienen sind, habe ich das Gefühl, dass die Autorin in den letzten Jahrzehnten so viele andere Künstler:innen inspiriert hat, dass der Zauber des Neuen hier nicht mehr so ganz zieht. Das ändert natürlich nichts daran, dass sie wahnsinnig gut beobachtet und beeindruckend stilsicher schreibt.
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced