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4.51 AVERAGE
4.51 AVERAGE
I love Hannah Gadsby’s perspective on the world and on her own life experiences. I listened to the audiobook, and also love her voices-as-reader. This was a delight to read, and provided insight on Gadsby’s upbringing, as well as the misogyny she experiences in comedy (as well as ableism, homophobia, etc.). Great read.
I listened to the Audible version of this, read by the author & LOVED EVERY MINUTE!
I will preface by saying I have told everyone & their dog to watch Nanette as it is positively brilliant (as is Douglas.)
I'm enamored by Ms. Gadsby - by her insight, her humor, her class, her honesty. If I could, I would send someone to summon her to meet me.
I will preface by saying I have told everyone & their dog to watch Nanette as it is positively brilliant (as is Douglas.)
I'm enamored by Ms. Gadsby - by her insight, her humor, her class, her honesty. If I could, I would send someone to summon her to meet me.
Currently rating this book 3 stars because I don't quite know how else to read this.
Firstly, I haven't seen Nanette. I know, I know, terrible mistake on my behalf. But in my defence, I did advertising for it back in the original Fringe circuit and have since developed a Pavlovian response to any show I worked on in that I never want to see or hear about it again. I'll make an effort to remedy this and watch Nanette before book club meets.
The book is dense. The font isn't particularly small but the pages are filled, top to bottom. It's wall upon wall of text. But Gadsby is a brilliant writer and despite the tidal waves of text on every single page, their talent with writing and line delivery cannot be denied.
The topic isn't exactly pleasant and Hannah's choice to skirt the traumatic events in their life doesn't take away from it. The anxiety and crushing events that have shaped them and their stand-up features throughout. The pressure is constant and without reprieve, right up until the end... which I suspect is both absolutely intentional and reflective of the show.
I think I'll need some time to mull over this book and collect my thoughts. If asked if I enjoyed it, so far my only response would be a slow, drawn out 'yes'.
Firstly, I haven't seen Nanette. I know, I know, terrible mistake on my behalf. But in my defence, I did advertising for it back in the original Fringe circuit and have since developed a Pavlovian response to any show I worked on in that I never want to see or hear about it again. I'll make an effort to remedy this and watch Nanette before book club meets.
The book is dense. The font isn't particularly small but the pages are filled, top to bottom. It's wall upon wall of text. But Gadsby is a brilliant writer and despite the tidal waves of text on every single page, their talent with writing and line delivery cannot be denied.
The topic isn't exactly pleasant and Hannah's choice to skirt the traumatic events in their life doesn't take away from it. The anxiety and crushing events that have shaped them and their stand-up features throughout. The pressure is constant and without reprieve, right up until the end... which I suspect is both absolutely intentional and reflective of the show.
I think I'll need some time to mull over this book and collect my thoughts. If asked if I enjoyed it, so far my only response would be a slow, drawn out 'yes'.
challenging
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emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
dark
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
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medium-paced
challenging
dark
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Great companion piece to Nanette. I appreciate the look behind the curtain to better understand my response to the show… and will definitely be rewatching Nanette soon! Thank you Hannah for sharing your experience to help others feel less alone in the world. Cant wait to see what Hannah does next!
First, watch Gadsby’s Netflix special “Nanette,” then read this “memoir situation” on growing up in Tasmania where it was illegal to be gay until somewhat recently; on being diagnosed with ASD as an adult; on being an art history major and comedian. Her disdain for Picasso is truly refreshing. Gadsby unpacks significant trauma here and I think many folks will identify. A tough, but absolutely fantastic read! Watch “Douglas” after.
Gadsby writes like her stand up. Her voice is clear throughout. It forced me to slow my reading and translate into her voice, making it difficult to read. Maybe an audio version would have been a better option for me.