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Squeamish
Aaron Mark
The Book Of Liz
by Amy Sedaris, David Sedaris
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What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the humor and quirkiness of the play, with many highlighting its entertaining and absurd elements. The collaboration between Amy and David Sedaris receives praise, and their unique style resonates well with audiences. However, some feel the play reads better than it performs, and a few find it occasionally mean-spirited or overly whimsical.
Funny and irreverentClever and wittyHilarious performancesUnique and quirky premiseOccasionally mean-spirited humorBetter seen than read
Synopsis
THE STORY: Sister Elizabeth Donderstock is Squeamish, has been her whole life.
She makes cheese balls (traditional and smoky) that sustain the existence of her entire religious community, Clusterhaven.
However, she feels unappreciated among her Squ
Press Reviews
"…[a] delightfully off-key, off-color hymn to clichés we all live by, whether we know it or not."
— The New York Times
"…[THE BOOK OF LIZ] may well be the world's first Amish picaresque…hilarious…"
— Village Voice
"…acidic laughs…linguistic delight…"
— Variety
"Good-natured, goofy and frequently hilarious…"
— Newsday (NY)
"…laugh-out-loud funny…"
— Broadway.com
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The Book of Liz - by Amy and David Sedaris
Publication
PublisherDramatists Play Service
Year2002
BindingPaperback
Editiona
Pages50
PlaceNew York
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780822218272
ISBN-100822218275
LCCN2003274119
LCCPS3619.E34 B66 2002
DCC812/.6
The Book Of Liz is a American comedy play written by Amy Sedaris and published by Dramatists Play Service in New York (2002).
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