REVIEW - Drama (audiobook)

 Drama by John Lithgow (audiobook)

OVERVIEW

I knew John Lithgow from his series and a few movies. It was fascinating to learn how many prestigious awards he has won for theatre, television, and movies. There are so many he has a separate Wikipedia page for just his awards!!

It was an "all-in" audiobook as he went from his childhood to 2011 (when the book was written) including the good, the bad, and the ugly. 

I must confess that I didn't know many of the actors, actresses, and directors, John spoke about; however, he made everyone accessible and real.

OVERALL REVIEW: 4.5 stars

Writing: 4.5 stars

John writes beautifully. But, he made the writing relatable, real, and funny. 

Narration: 5.0 stars

John had perfect narration with appropriate emotion, but not like an actor. He read like an American who acts who grew up in multiple states and went to numerous schools as a child. His diction is just lovely.

Character Arc: 4.5 stars

The audiobook is told chronologically. The story ends with John in 2011 reflecting on his life and new life trajectories. 

His life was fascinating - he moved all over the eastern United States as a kid. It is evident that he is intelligent so Harvard made sense, but he did not get a theater or drama degree. John talks about his theatre acting in the U.S., England, and Canada and how he prefers it to television and motion pictures. He is an actor's actor so theatre is a joy for him. 

Memorable:  4.5 stars

The biggest takeaway is that John went through adolescence later at the age of 30. He was always the "good boy" which mirrors my life of being the "good girl". It explains so much about me and John!  

Entertaining:   4.5 stars

John has a hysterical funny bone! I thoroughly enjoyed this memoir! 

Book cover: 4.5 stars

So appropriate. 

Book title: 4.5 stars 

On point with double meanings! 

STRONG recommend

STATISTICS

Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) borrow (audiobook)

Drama by John Lithgow

HarperAudio

10 hours, 16 minutes

Release date of 9/29/2011

INFORMATIONAL LINKS

John Lithgow

My Goodreads review

HarperAudio

Los Angeles Public Library

Happy reading, 

Dorothea 💜