Audiobook
Sex, religion, politics, men's bathroom habits?no topic is sacred in this witty and brutally honest collection of unrelated pieces by veteran comic Goldberg (Book, Rob Weisbach: Morrow, 1997). At times, this is much like a stale stand-up comedy routine poking fun at the usual topics like driving habits and bodily functions. However, there is another dimension to Goldberg's keen wit and eloquent delivery that makes this a thought-provoking and multilayered monolog. Goldberg's relaxed, conversational tone, peppered with much colorful (and, for some listeners, objectionable) language keeps the listener entranced as she becomes, in turn, reflective, angry, and nostalgic?but, above all, always surprising and very, very funny. Though the book received almost universally negative reviews, hearing Goldberg read her material makes it a totally different experience. The language will limit this to open-minded adult audiences. ?Susan McCaffrey, Sturgis H.S. Lib., Mich.Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.