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All Things Aside: Absolutely Correct Opinions

by Iliza Shlesinger
Abrams Image. Oct. 2022. 256p. ISBN 9781419759406. $27. HUMOR
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Shlesinger is an actress and comedian who won the 2008 season of Last Comic Standing and has five Netflix comedy specials under her belt. Her humor can be dark. In this book, she writes a series of essays about aging, miscarriages, “having it all,” social decency, and nostalgia. There’s even an entire chapter dedicated to her wondering if she is an annoying person. The book’s structure is different but much like her standup routines. On the page, she brings up a topic, then inserts “asides” that offer glimpses into her true thoughts about that subject or something connected to it. Mostly, however, these asides sometimes veer into tangents about seemingly unrelated topics, which can make the book difficult to follow.
VERDICT Shlesinger makes interesting points about the current social climate in the U.S., but her style of jumping from subject to subject may not be for everyone. Regardless, the comedian’s fans will likely seek this book out.
Reviewed by Rosellen "Rosy" Brewer , Oct 01, 2022
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