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xtie's review against another edition
4.0
A surprisingly breezy read - it’s an interesting angle to approach both the history of Indigenous representation (but unfortunately mainly dispossession). My lack of pre existing comedy knowledge probably held me back, but I don’t think it prevented me from appreciating the book. I did find the structure of the book a little challenging, having chapters ranging from academic style essays (which were easy to read!) to interview write ups - I get it was part of Nesteroff’s attempt to center Indigenous perspective, though.
erintowner's review against another edition
4.0
Solid. Giving four stars because I learned some new things!
petaq's review against another edition
funny
informative
medium-paced
Cool and interesting. Geography* plays a special role for a number of comedians highlighted here in ways that it doesn't in lots of comedy history/exposes/biographies/etc. You learn a bit about mainstream comedy history as well in this book. I thought it was a good showcase of various performers, across history and current day. IMO he put the perfomer's voices first and as an author Nesteroff didn't sensationalize much, he seemed to write close to what was reported.
Nesteroff is considered a "comedy historian" which is soo nerdy lmao (good for him).
* geographic isolation is a interesting topic to me in general it seems... obvs there's lots of other isolation that a community can feel (cultural for example) but as i said. I am noticing this as theme for myself
Nesteroff is considered a "comedy historian" which is soo nerdy lmao (good for him).
* geographic isolation is a interesting topic to me in general it seems... obvs there's lots of other isolation that a community can feel (cultural for example) but as i said. I am noticing this as theme for myself
jbeske05's review against another edition
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4.5
Really informative and challenging (but not in the shallow white guilt way), made me aware of all sorts of Native comedians. Loved the deep cuts of comedy legends and stories. Would highly recommend for anyone who likes comedy and American history. Also bring back Rutherford Falls!
julieabe89's review against another edition
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5.0
This book was fascinating. I really loved the way it talked about the history of native portrayal, Charlie Hill as a breakout stand up and the way it has encouraged so many more comics. There's so much tied up in the history of indigenous representation in all ways and it is heavy and important to learn.