A review by katymul
100 Essays I Don't Have Time to Write: On Umbrellas and Sword Fights, Parades and Dogs, Fire Alarms, Children, and Theater by Sarah Ruhl

challenging funny informative inspiring lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

4.0

I loved the idea of this book but felt a little skeptical of what the quality would be. At first glance, a lot of the un-essays felt like the fun hook without the meat of the essay analysis. However, the stories and ideas build on one another and come at much bigger and more nuanced ideas in subtle ways, from multiple angles, in a way that allows the reader to explore the ideas for themselves. It is a deeply intriguing way to write about theatre, audiences, and other ephemeral arts. The book felt almost democratic in its approach, inviting the reader to draw the connections that aren't even directly acknowledged in the text.