4 stars
| Going into this I had no idea what to expect. This book was crazy, weird, and everything I needed. Such a fantastic read that sends you on a roller coaster of emotions and experiences. Silly, funny, heartbreaking, eyeopening, relatable, anger-inducing, frustrating, tear jerking, humorous. This book encompasses a range of human life and it is amazing. The cast of characters is perfectly collaborated, acting as foils and compliments to each other in their strange interconnected way, linking humans and their experiences together in a surprisingly simply yet complicated way. Honestly, there is just so much going on in this work and I am amazed by it. The book also includes some pretty great photos of Tomlin during her performances as well as some strange collage-esque photo art that is rather splendid. Great read. I am now on the hunt for a copy of the show, because I can hardly fathom how amazing it is to see Tomlin enact all of the complexities and idiosyncrasies of these fantastic characters. I’m rather disappointed that my library doesn’t have a copy, but I will persevere. I think it’s worth it. Goodreads |