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bookgirl1209's review
3.0
A good book for fans of comedy - the history, different comedians etc.
The book is essentially the tv show in transcript form and divided into subjects like relationships, music, getting older etc. so it's a fun jaunt with some well known and some lesser known comics.
I was surprised to see, in the chapter The Jerry Seinfeld Show, no talk with Jason Alexander. I wonder what's up with that?
The book is essentially the tv show in transcript form and divided into subjects like relationships, music, getting older etc. so it's a fun jaunt with some well known and some lesser known comics.
I was surprised to see, in the chapter The Jerry Seinfeld Show, no talk with Jason Alexander. I wonder what's up with that?
aeclark12's review
5.0
While the entire book is fun to look at and even more fun to read, the commentary about the career path of a comedian is especially enjoyable.
tami317's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
I love comedians, and this book highlighted many popular comedians. Jerry Seinfeld had a tv series called Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. The premise of the show was to drive around with comedians, and, ultimately, stop for coffee. This book contains excerpts of scenes from the show. He had hilarious conversations with Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, John Oliver, Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, and many more. I was laughing all the way through. If you decide to read this, listen to the audiobook. The audiobook takes the scenes from the show, so you get to hear the comedians in their own voices. It's a great read that will entertain you for hours.
tommyhousworth's review
3.0
This audiobook is an entertaining ride through the wit and insights of some of our brightest comic minds. The final two-thirds of the book provides just that, and on the front end, a behind-the-scenes look at how the "Comedians in Cars" series came together. The interviews with comedians that make up the majority of the audiobook are a lot of fun. The interviews with the production team are choppier and some are of poorer quality, likely the result of remote recordings.
The other thing to overcome is Jerry himself. There's no denying his talent or his ability to execute a creative idea. He's just not the most likable comedian. Most people already know this, and Jerry himself happily admits as much. He's a bit of a jerk, even to President Obama, who one might forgive for not being aware that Jerry was still doing stand-up. "You still giving speeches?" Jerry snaps back. It's this kind of arrogant defensiveness that makes him hard to warm up to, but it's also a strength. He only cares about the work, about the chemistry and alchemy of comedy. Anything that gets in the way of that for a devoted comedian - recreation, family, hobbies - is a perceived weakness on his part.
Jerry's job is not to be my friend, it's to make me laugh. He does that...but so do Patton Oswalt, Garry Shandling, and Tina Fey, and they all seem to have a streak of empathy that makes me appreciate their work more, not less.
Do I recommend this audiobook? Yes, especially for fans of comedy. It's a pleasure to listen to. Just be prepared for some delightful passengers...and an occasionally prickly driver.
The other thing to overcome is Jerry himself. There's no denying his talent or his ability to execute a creative idea. He's just not the most likable comedian. Most people already know this, and Jerry himself happily admits as much. He's a bit of a jerk, even to President Obama, who one might forgive for not being aware that Jerry was still doing stand-up. "You still giving speeches?" Jerry snaps back. It's this kind of arrogant defensiveness that makes him hard to warm up to, but it's also a strength. He only cares about the work, about the chemistry and alchemy of comedy. Anything that gets in the way of that for a devoted comedian - recreation, family, hobbies - is a perceived weakness on his part.
Jerry's job is not to be my friend, it's to make me laugh. He does that...but so do Patton Oswalt, Garry Shandling, and Tina Fey, and they all seem to have a streak of empathy that makes me appreciate their work more, not less.
Do I recommend this audiobook? Yes, especially for fans of comedy. It's a pleasure to listen to. Just be prepared for some delightful passengers...and an occasionally prickly driver.
jedster247's review
funny
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
4.25
Physical book a must for this one. You get the vibe and the feel of the show. Doesn’t transfer to the ebook version.
kaylareadsbooks's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
3.0
I think I would have liked this better if I read it and not listened on audio