This book took me quite a few attempts to get into it and actually stick with it. It just wasn't as absorbing as I expected or hoped, which was really disappointing. In the end I listened to the audiobook at a pretty high speed and enjoyed it a little bit more that way.
There were some interesting sections and I liked finding out about the science and psychology behind people's need for performing and hearing comedy. I also enjoyed the parts involving some of my other favourite comedians or scientists. There were some relatable anecdotes too. Overall though, I found it a bit of a mish mash of chapters that didn't necessarily have any kind of flow through the book. I'm not sure what I was supposed to get out of it either, as a conclusion.
Of course it was also full of Robin Ince's trademark ramblings and humour which made it a little easier to read.
There were some interesting sections and I liked finding out about the science and psychology behind people's need for performing and hearing comedy. I also enjoyed the parts involving some of my other favourite comedians or scientists. There were some relatable anecdotes too. Overall though, I found it a bit of a mish mash of chapters that didn't necessarily have any kind of flow through the book. I'm not sure what I was supposed to get out of it either, as a conclusion.
Of course it was also full of Robin Ince's trademark ramblings and humour which made it a little easier to read.