What a genius! Actor, hilarious funny man and author?!? Wow! I just read a quirky novella by him called The Pleasure of My Company. It was charming. It's about an obsessive compulsive man who comes to terms with his quirks thanks to his willingness to impress a toddler.
Nice read! Ended a bit suddenly, but that didn't damage it overall.
Now, do I finish Drood (which is enormous) or pick something new? Decisions, decisions.
I totally love Steve Martin's fiction. That was one of my favorites. Drood is a good 800 page novel. It would have been a great 350 page novel. But it was good. I guess it depends upon your mood!
ReplyDeleteAlso a huge Steve Martin fan. In fact, just did a HUGE post about all the reasons why:
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'Pleasure' WAS a good read. Have you read 'Shopgirl'? Sweet, a little sad, but like 'POMC', he has a knack for pulling together a satisfying, yet surprising ending.