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Posted by partlycloudy on December 6, 2004, at 9:50:54
I must say I was surprised. "The Pleasure of My Company" is a novel about a guy with neuroses who hasn't been working for a while.
I'd be interested in others' take on the book. I think that Mr Martin is extremely flippant in how he portrays his character's recovery and how it comes about.
pc
Posted by Racer on December 7, 2004, at 0:20:49
In reply to Anyone read the new Steve Martin book?, posted by partlycloudy on December 6, 2004, at 9:50:54
Haven't read that one, but probably will. I enjoyed "Pure Drivel" a great deal, and like his writing much of the time. I'll have to check, I may have that one sitting waiting for me to finish a book about treating anorexia...
Posted by Angela2 on December 14, 2004, at 22:21:49
In reply to Anyone read the new Steve Martin book?, posted by partlycloudy on December 6, 2004, at 9:50:54
PC, Yes, I have read it. I really liked it. I think Steve Martin is really funny and charming. I hope they come out with a movie for it like they are with Shopgirl.
-Angela
Posted by Angela2 on December 15, 2004, at 15:56:36
In reply to Anyone read the new Steve Martin book?, posted by partlycloudy on December 6, 2004, at 9:50:54
> I must say I was surprised. "The Pleasure of My Company" is a novel about a guy with neuroses who hasn't been working for a while.
> I'd be interested in others' take on the book. I think that Mr Martin is extremely flippant in how he portrays his character's recovery and how it comes about.
> pc
PC,
I read the book about a year ago. I rwemember his neurosis well, but not his getting better. I do not remember him getting better, I just remember that he married that girl (not gonna say who as to not give it away to those who want to read it). Sorry I can't help you with that part.-Angela
Posted by partlycloudy on December 19, 2004, at 17:54:24
In reply to Re: Anyone read the new Steve Martin book?, posted by Angela2 on December 15, 2004, at 15:56:36
Let's just say the recovery bit took less than 2 pages of the story, which is a huge cop out as far as I'm concerned!
Posted by Angela2 on December 29, 2004, at 21:37:06
In reply to Re: Anyone read the new Steve Martin book?, posted by partlycloudy on December 19, 2004, at 17:54:24
2 pages? probably why I don't remember it. lol.
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