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Pure Drivel
Pure Drivel
Author: Steve Martin
Steve Martin's talent has always defied definition: an actor who's kept us riveted for over 25 years, a razor-sharp screenwriter, an acclaimed playwright. In this ingeniously funny collection of humorous riffs, those who thought Martin's gifts were confined to the screen will discover what readers of The New Yorker magazine already know: ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780786885053
ISBN-10: 078688505X
Publication Date: 10/6/1999
Pages: 128
Rating:
  • Currently 3.1/5 Stars.
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3.1 stars, based on 44 ratings
Publisher: Hyperion
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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 Twintoni avatar reviewed Pure Drivel on + 133 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
Steve Martin is much funnier when seen in a movie or a comedy skit on TV. While this is an amusing read it does not reflect Martin's humor completely.
needin2read avatar reviewed Pure Drivel on + 50 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I love Steve Martin, but will stick to watching his movies.
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Helpful Score: 2
This is a hilariously funny book that only someone with Steve Martin's wit could write.
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Helpful Score: 2
Uneven. Some of the pieces are downright hilarious, you will spill milk from you nose. Others, no so much.
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Helpful Score: 1
This book is a great respite after a day of turmoil. Or maybe will add some turmoil after a great day?
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 Readnmachine avatar reviewed Pure Drivel on + 1439 more book reviews
Uneven collection of short snippets, ranging from the utterly silly to the slyly ironic. Can't decide whether my favorite is "Hissy Fit", about a pretentious New York writer journeying to LaLaLand to interview a pretentious film producer, or the nonsensical essay about a shortage of periods in Times New Roman font. (The joke here is that the book is set in one of the Goudy typefaces...)
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I love steve martin. Very funny book
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"Pure Drivel" describes it well. I was not amused much less entertained. Didn't finish it.
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This collection of essays did not make much sense to me. Maybe I just wasn't in the mood?? I've read one of his novels which was ok. This book didn't do it for me.
buzzby avatar reviewed Pure Drivel on + 6062 more book reviews
Unfortunately, the title says it all.
Alison avatar reviewed Pure Drivel on + 551 more book reviews
Very funny and enjoyable to listen to!


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