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Title: Lost In Translation
Review: Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to see the Broadway presentation of '700 Sundays'. Based on the book version, I can imagine that as a one man show, starring the extremely talented Billy Crystal, this was both a funny and sad, heart tugging and poignant performance. However, only some of these elements come through in the text version, particularly Billy's warm memories of his mom and dad. Although I enjoyed the book very much, reading it makes me even more mad at myself for not seeing the play. For example, there were only a few times I found myself laughing.What must have been hilarious in the theater with an audience reacting to Billy's stories, enhanced by his humorous mannerisms, gift for mimicry and overall 'schtick' for the most part doesn't come through in the book. Still and all, '700 Sundays' is an entertaining and oftentimes moving memoir.
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