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Summary: Extremely Enjoyable Short Stories
Review: I usually have a hard time finding the time to read books these days, but this one was well worth the time I put aside. The stories are hilarious and his form of writing is brilliant. This book contained some of the most entertaining stories I have ever read. You must buy this book!!
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Summary: It will cause uncontrollable laughter; a must to read!
Review: The book is HILARIOUS and if you are feeling low or disheartned just read this and your problems will seem half smaller by comparing them to the outrageously silly situations the characters from the book have to deal with. I suggest the book to be read in private to prevent embarrassment in public because you will burst into laughter after the first few sentences for sure.
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Summary: A Hilarious ride all the way!!
Review: This book is a must read for anyone who likes to think and laugh at the same time!!! Allen's stories are popular anywhere so dont waste time thinking whether this one's a good buy or not because it definitely is!!!
And its not like a one time read!! You can read it over and over again.. I should know!!
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Summary: Laugh Aloud at Sheer Brilliance
Review: This book is brilliant and succinct. it's quite easy to read, and for whatever strange reason.. I can actually hear Woody Allen's voice in my head as I read this book.. largely because I've heard similar narratives in his movies. The "stories" are brilliant, but most of all.. this book is simply funny. You'll really laugh aloud when reading this book. Allen is a genius, but is a great writer as well. And he's simply hilarious. This book discusses UFOs, Socrates, affairs, funerals.. "Henry never liked reality, but realized it was the only place to get a good steak." The latters says it all.
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Summary: The Third In a Must Have Woody Allen Collection of Shorts
Review: This book is the third in a collection of short stories by Woody Allen that includes Getting Even and Without Feathers. As with the other books, I found the book entirely delightful as well as a very quick read. As in any collection of short stories, some are better than others, but there are at least three classics that make the purchase worthwhile regardless of how you feel about the others. In this book Woody Allen keeps the one-liners coming at such a pace that I cannot believe anyone could be so witty. His writing is always filled with puns and intentional misdirection that keep the reader actively involved in the book. I found myself reading the stories straight though, and finished the book in two sittings, though each story is short enough to read on the fly when you have some extra time. If you are a fan of Woody Allen, then this book is another in your obligation to get more Woody. If you don't like his movies, then you will likely not like this book, as his idiosyncratic mannerisms come across in the writing.
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Summary: The Third In a Must Have Woody Allen Collection of Shorts
Review: This book is the third in a collection of short stories by Woody Allen that includes Getting Even and Without Feathers. As with the other books, I found the book entirely delightful as well as a very quick read. As in any collection of short stories, some are better than others, but there are at least three classics that make the purchase worthwhile regardless of how you feel about the others. In this book Woody Allen keeps the one-liners coming at such a pace that I cannot believe anyone could be so witty. His writing is always filled with puns and intentional misdirection that keep the reader actively involved in the book. I found myself reading the stories straight though, and finished the book in two sittings, though each story is short enough to read on the fly when you have some extra time. If you are a fan of Woody Allen, then this book is another in your obligation to get more Woody. If you don't like his movies, then you will likely not like this book, as his idiosyncratic mannerisms come across in the writing.
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Summary: Extremely funny
Review: This is a hilarious collection of humorous articles that Woody Allen wrote for the New Yorker in the 70s. The absudity of the humor and the intelligence of the references combine well in an engagingly zany, intellectual read. I laughed out loud several times.
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Summary: Extremely funny
Review: This is a hilarious collection of humorous articles that Woody Allen wrote for the New Yorker in the 70s. The absudity of the humor and the intelligence of the references combine well in an engagingly zany, intellectual read. I laughed out loud several times.
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Summary: Multi-Sided View of Woody Allen in Humorous Essay Set
Review: Those coming to know Woody Allen from his legendary film work or infamous personal scandals will find uproarious laughter and glimpses of insight in "Side Effects." This is third in a collection of short stories and essays Allen wrote mostly for the New Yorker during his late 70s commercial/creative peak. Those strictly seeking laughs from a master will find them in one-act playlets like "The Query" and "My Apology" and in vignettes like "Reminisces: Places and People." Each focusing on death, they underline Carol Burnett's observation "Comedy is tragedy plus time." (Alan Alda recited this line as a smarmy TV personality in Allen's 1990 "Crimes and Misdermeanors.") But Allen also unintentionally, tragicomically mixes asides and references to fallen icons like OJ Simpson, the World Trade Center (constant symbol of size here) and even Igor Stravinsky (an allegory for sophistication and complexity.) Yet Allen maintains his unparalleled character detail and nuance even in this short format (Few stories are more than six pages and are easily readable at one sitting.) You come to care for the TV producer who consoles a friend and eyes a nurse in "The Shallowest Man." You feel a painful twinge at the father-son dialogue closing the otherwise nonsensical "The Diet." You also sense the balding, hairy Kugelmass' giddy joy as he romances Emma Bovary and changes literature in "Kugelmass Episode." (Few main male characters in Allen's stories here are as attractive as the women they pursue.) Strangest and most disturbing of all, after reading of the love triangle in "Retribution," you again vaguely recall the personal events which brought Allen's personal life into the tabloid spotlight, outshining his artistic legacy to this day. "Side Effects" is easily read in an afternoon or in quick bites when opportunity presents. As with any number of his classic films, "Side Effects" reveals touches of Woody Allen's life and worldview - but the part he wishes you to see. Recommended, but also check any of his legendary 70s or 80s films ("Zelig" and "Radio Days" two personal favorites) or his still hilarious 1960s comedy LPs.
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