A review by rachel_athens
Stop Me If You've Heard This One by Kristen Arnett

adventurous challenging emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Prepare to be blown away by the latest from Kristen Arnett. Stop Me If You've Heard This One stars Cherry, a professional clown living in Florida willing to sacrifice anything for her craft. This is a deep and poetic look into the magic of what is funny and humorous through clowning as an art form. Cherry's grief over the loss of her brother and the lack of respect for her vocation from her mother provide raw moments between her obsession over a sexy older female magician. Arnett's chapter titles are little tasty presents for the reader and Cherry's voice, attitude, and full-hearted commitment to the art of clowning are intoxicating.