A review by amy_alwaysreading
Low-Hanging Fruit: Sparkling Whines, Champagne Problems, and Pressing Issues from My Gay Agenda by Randy Rainbow

4.0

Many thanks to my friends at @stmartinspress and @macmillan.audio for the free #gifted copies of this book. 

 

Outrageous.  Hysterical.  Much like Rainbow’s wardrobe, this book sparkles with cleverness and charm.  

 

From the first three words, “Dear Stupid People,” Rainbow had me.  I mean, how often do I have conversations in my own head about the utter stupidity that surrounds me?!!  {Obviously none.  I’m very demure.  Very mindful.  And yet...}

 

Not only did Rainbow provide me some much needed, well timed comedic relief, he also had me nodding in agreement.  In his hilarious new book of essays, you’ll find (largely spot on) cultural observations and commentary interspersed with some deeply personal musings.  

 

The writing is sharp and smartly observed, even if at times a tad crass.  (I might know a bit more about his bodily fluids than I had expected.)  Still, the book easily justifies Rainbow’s (not quire A list—a point on which he has thoughts) celebrity status. 

 

My favorite chapter was “Ladies and Gentlemen...My Mother (the sequel).  There was a special kind of magic reading/listening to them recount fond memories.  Their repartee was sweet and sarcastic and all-around endearing.  It warmed this momma’s heart!  

 

Thank you, Randy!  This was just the tart and spirited tonic of which I was in need. 

 

🎧Rainbow narrates these essays and, like the showstopper he is, brings it all to flamboyant life.  His delivery is vibrant and high spirited, and the audiobook feels like a full production on par with his attention grabbing musical productions.