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3.38 AVERAGE
3.38 AVERAGE
I really loved the first half of this book. It was above and beyond what I was expecting out of a comedian's memoir, especially one by Sarah Silverman. I'm not exactly a huge fan of hers; I don't actively dislike her, but I wouldn't go out of my way to watch her performances (although I thought Wreck-It Ralph was freakin adorable). The first half of this book is honest, no-holds-barred, naked truth. Silverman doesn't try to play anything up or try to get your pity - she merely states the facts of her youth and upbringing and lets us judge her as we will. Her unaffected confessions about struggling with bedwetting until she was a teenager and her subsequent depression and anxiety were admirable and respectable. It made me like her much more than I previously had. To go through so much shit and still just want to make people laugh is impressive. I also really liked her impressions and stories of her family. Her dad's a fuckin character.
I would've given the book 4 stars if it had held this tone throughout the audiobook, but starting from the weird halfway-point-word (I can't remember what she called it, but she does her own foreword, afterword, and mid-word, which were all pretty annoying), it took a wrong turn and started reading like the book I expected to get from the comic Sarah Silverman. There were lots of poop and dick jokes and exchanges that were just boring and silly (especially all the chains of email exchanges, which I think could've just been summarized or left out). There was a little information about her career background and her friendships with fellow comics but other than that I just didn't really care for the last half of this book. It was entertaining enough for a work commute though. I'd recommend the audiobook since she does so many funny voices throughout and it's best to hear her tell her own story.
I would've given the book 4 stars if it had held this tone throughout the audiobook, but starting from the weird halfway-point-word (I can't remember what she called it, but she does her own foreword, afterword, and mid-word, which were all pretty annoying), it took a wrong turn and started reading like the book I expected to get from the comic Sarah Silverman. There were lots of poop and dick jokes and exchanges that were just boring and silly (especially all the chains of email exchanges, which I think could've just been summarized or left out). There was a little information about her career background and her friendships with fellow comics but other than that I just didn't really care for the last half of this book. It was entertaining enough for a work commute though. I'd recommend the audiobook since she does so many funny voices throughout and it's best to hear her tell her own story.
Great memoir that's both funny and real. Sarah Silverman is honest about her life and experiences while making the book funny and entertaining. Enjoyed it!
Pretty much read it on the elliptical machine over 2 days. Funny, but I suspect Sarah is saving some for the next book.
Why would any not read this? Though I despise any use of the word retarded, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Sarah Silverman has a sense of humor that I would not normally enjoy, but coming from her it works. The scenes from her life she allows readers to relive with her are enjoyable, horrific, and hilarious; I particularly liked the part with her father's voicemail messages.
I really, really, REALLY like Sarah Silverman. That said ... this book got a little long at times. The first half was great, the second half lingered a little too long. Still love her though.
This wasn't what I was expecting it to be. It was a lot more insightful, raw, and genuine than anything I was expecting, but I was glad that Silverman did not sacrifice her characteristic humor in the process of accomplishing this. The only reason I didn't rate it higher is because it felt very disjointed and all over the place. I couldn't always tell where I was in her life, and there were definite abruptions in the flow of the story. Overall, it was hilarious and thought-provoking.
Definitely funny at times, but the lack of cohesiveness drove me nuts. I really enjoyed reading about her childhood and how she broke into comedy, but the 75 page rant she had for the second half of the book was just too much.
Laugh out loud funny, charming and surprisingly heart-warming. As a woman who has a weird fascination and adoration for Jewish comedians, it was a fantastic read (well, listen. Because I listened to the audiobook. I can't read.) I now really want to watch her show.
Sarah Silverman is one of those comedians you either love or hate. I love her, so I loved her book! She cracks me up. She is hilarious and unapologetic. It was a quick read full of laughs.
I didn't find this book funny. I find her funny when she does stand-up, I guess I expected more from the book. Other than her being a stand-up comedienne, the only other thing I knew about her is that she dated Jimmy Kimmel, which she didn't discuss (likely it was too painful and not up to funny standards).