Title: Yes Please
Author: Amy Poehler
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Summary: Amy Poehler, of SNL, Parks and Recreation and Upright Citizen's Brigade fame, has written a book. What else do I need to say?
Review: I have a crush on Amy Poehler. How could you not? She's so funny and seems down-to-earth and like somebody you'd love to be friends with. Also, she's from Burlington! I listened to this book on CD, so not only did I get to read a book she wrote, I got to listen to her read it too. Win-win!
While the book was interesting and had lots of stories of her progression to fame and essays on her thoughts on motherhood and other topics, it wasn't double-over-laughing funny. That's the primary reason I didn't give it 5 stars. Also, I was perplexed when she discussed her insomnia in one part and then described her ability to sleep anywhere in another part. Maybe that's not fair but I have high standards for my crushes. Still, very enjoyable.
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Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Book review: This is Where I Leave You
Title: This is Where I Leave You
Author: Jonathan Tropper
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Summary: Judd's father just died. He also recently found his wife cheating on him with his boss. Judd's not having a great time with life right now. When he gets back home for his dad's funeral, his mom tells Judd and his three siblings (Wendy, Paul, and Phillip) that their (previously unreligious) dad's dying wish was for them to sit Shiva. Judd can't remember the last time the entire family was together for an entire week. Some hilarity ensues.
Review: This book has been made into a movie and stars Jason Bateman, Tina Fey and Jane Fonda, just to name a few. I read this book just after having surgery and it was a terrible book to read because I was laughing so hard and it really, really hurt to laugh. There are a lot of sad aspects to the book (each kid is dealing with his or her own issues), but it feels real and that's what makes it good. Plus I love books about family drama. This book made me want to check out Tropper's other work.
Author: Jonathan Tropper
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Summary: Judd's father just died. He also recently found his wife cheating on him with his boss. Judd's not having a great time with life right now. When he gets back home for his dad's funeral, his mom tells Judd and his three siblings (Wendy, Paul, and Phillip) that their (previously unreligious) dad's dying wish was for them to sit Shiva. Judd can't remember the last time the entire family was together for an entire week. Some hilarity ensues.
Review: This book has been made into a movie and stars Jason Bateman, Tina Fey and Jane Fonda, just to name a few. I read this book just after having surgery and it was a terrible book to read because I was laughing so hard and it really, really hurt to laugh. There are a lot of sad aspects to the book (each kid is dealing with his or her own issues), but it feels real and that's what makes it good. Plus I love books about family drama. This book made me want to check out Tropper's other work.
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