A review by cj_mo_2222
Is This Anything? by Jerry Seinfeld

5.0

“Seinfeld” is one of my all-time favorite television shows and I have watched every episode multiple times. I’ve never seen Jerry Seinfeld’s stand-up act, however, so I was very interested in reading this book. It consists of the comedian’s favorite material, organized by decade. Each section has a brief introduction by Jerry setting up the material that follows. The 70s through the 90s sections include some new gems such as the one about being afraid to adjust the thermostat and some old favorites of his that I enjoy including why men flip tv channels, people obeying the “Dry clean only” label, and spoiling your appetite. The newer material includes Seinfeld’s take on weddings, marriage, parenting, and other topics. I especially liked the bits about texting. Of course I didn’t love every joke, but there is a wide variety of material that kept me entertained throughout the book.

If you’re a fan of the television show or Jerry Seinfeld’s stand-up act, you will enjoy the book. I could hear Jerry’s voice as I read it, I just wish I could have pictured his gestures and facial expressions since they add so much to his jokes. I loved the book and recommend it to all Seinfeld fans - just be prepared to laugh out loud while reading it.

I received this ebook from NetGalley through the courtesy of Simon & Schuster. An advance copy was provided to me at no cost, but my review is voluntary and unbiased.