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dakotahgummauthor's review against another edition
5.0
Full of fascinating tidbits about one of my favorite Broadway shows!
yabibliobard's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
iceberg0's review against another edition
4.0
I kept comparing this book to the Hamilton book. While this book doesn't have the compelling narrative arc that the Hamilton book has it did have a variety of interesting voices to tell the story of the musical. Also, the lyric work of Dave Malloy alone is worth the price of admission.
nicklerew's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
margueritestjust's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Part behind-the-scenes essays and interviews and part annotated script, this is such a delight to any fan of the musical to have. From learning about the genesis of the show from Dave Malloy's night in Russia that led to the central concept of the show (in the round, with instruments being played near you, black bread, vodka) to essays from several cast and crew and production members, watching each step along the way and each contribution to this show, which remains suis generis.
Many of the annotations in the script can be found on Genius.com already, so if you have already read those through you will have a good idea of what to expect, but the script (along with the rest of this tome) also offers wonderful illustrations and photographs that accompany the text. This is a gorgeous book and I intend to treasure my copy for years to come.
Many of the annotations in the script can be found on Genius.com already, so if you have already read those through you will have a good idea of what to expect, but the script (along with the rest of this tome) also offers wonderful illustrations and photographs that accompany the text. This is a gorgeous book and I intend to treasure my copy for years to come.
ananthousflorist's review
5.0
December 2018 update: Read again for a women and gender studies paper (basically my favorite sentence ever)
savannahsprice's review
4.0
(4.5 stars)
I wish this book had had more annotations than what I had already read on Genius, but oh well. There were still really interesting essays and Lucas Steele and exclusive annotations, one of which FINALLY helped me understand the characters' ages.
Either way, this was basically another excuse for me to listen to the soundtrack and find out more about this musical. It feels right for this to be the last book I read in 2017.
I wish this book had had more annotations than what I had already read on Genius, but oh well. There were still really interesting essays and Lucas Steele and exclusive annotations, one of which FINALLY helped me understand the characters' ages.
Either way, this was basically another excuse for me to listen to the soundtrack and find out more about this musical. It feels right for this to be the last book I read in 2017.
const_elle_ations's review against another edition
5.0
Rating: 5 stars
Dang so I got this for Christmas and it's SO cool - I've started sort of collecting this musical books lol. Great Comet is just... *fanatic sigh* so GOOD and so different from all of the other Broadway musicals I've gotten into - I doubt I'll ever find anything with the same vibes as Great Comet.
Great Comet honestly deserved SO MUCH better and if they ever revive it you can bet I'll sell my soul to be there (I've watched the bootleg on Youtube and it is freakin perfect). Dave Malloy's annotations were so cool and tbh Dave is just such a mood (I saw him recently at the Great Comet Ars Nova thing and he's just SO WILD). I also didn’t know so much of it was so similar to the book, it was really cool seeing which lines were verbatim from the book.
I can't wait to try out the CD that's in the back of the book - though I think it'll be about the same as the OBC recording lol
Dang so I got this for Christmas and it's SO cool - I've started sort of collecting this musical books lol. Great Comet is just... *fanatic sigh* so GOOD and so different from all of the other Broadway musicals I've gotten into - I doubt I'll ever find anything with the same vibes as Great Comet.
Great Comet honestly deserved SO MUCH better and if they ever revive it you can bet I'll sell my soul to be there (I've watched the bootleg on Youtube and it is freakin perfect). Dave Malloy's annotations were so cool and tbh Dave is just such a mood (I saw him recently at the Great Comet Ars Nova thing and he's just SO WILD). I also didn’t know so much of it was so similar to the book, it was really cool seeing which lines were verbatim from the book.
I can't wait to try out the CD that's in the back of the book - though I think it'll be about the same as the OBC recording lol