- Paperback: 102 pages
- Publisher: Vintage Books; First Printing edition (1988)
- ISBN-10: 0573670226
- ISBN-13: 978-0573600036
- ASIN: 0573600031
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An interesting, quick read
6 April 2010
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Talk Radio is an enlightening little piece that I was not expecting to enjoy as much as I did. At just a little over 60 pages, it took barely any time to read. Bogosian's wit and dry sense of humor shine throughout the piece and make the characters so much more realistic. It is fast-paced, but not too much so. Each one of the callers, though only given brief sections of dialogue, is perfectly developed and infuriating (or endearing). Definitely worth buying and reading. Now I'm ready to see the play on stage!
T. Houpes
24 Mar 2010
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I wasn't too excited about having to read a book over my Spring break this year. But once I started reading this book I was hooked. Eric Bogosian's superb writing style truly made this a quick and enjoyable read. The story's main focus, Barry Champlain, is a captivating talk radio host unafraid to tell people exactly what's on his mind. No matter who the caller or what he or she has to say Barry always has an opinion or crass comment to throw his or her way. People often times forget there is a person behind the voice when listening to radio and "Talk Radio" really helps provide the reader (or viewer) a glimpse into the life and mind of these people. Without a doubt a perfect read for anyone interested in radio or anyone who enjoys a read that takes our world to the "next level." That is to say, anyone who likes reading about the story behind the man, this is definitely a must-read for you.
Talk Radio
23 Mar 2010
Format:Paperback
In all honesty, I did not expect to gain much from reading this book. I thought so little of it that I decided to start it at 11:30 at night to help me fall asleep and leave the rest of it for whenever I had the time. However, once I started, I couldn't put it down. This book offered a new view on an old concept; the talk-radio host/caller relationship. I loved the character Barry Champlain; he tells it like he sees it and doesn't care what other people say about him as much as he cares what other people talk about. He just wants people to be original in their own way and not depend on whatever he has said to keep the conversation moving. Also, the view on Champlain as a person, as given by the monologues of the other characters, helps to remind the reader of the fact that the voice coming out of the radio belongs to a person, and that person in question has a life and a back-story that have helped to shape them into the radio host that people are listening to. Without a doubt, hands-down, this book is a must-read.
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