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Martin's first novella, Shopgirl (2000), was a revelation, a compassionate yet cool, meticulously crafted tale of a young woman's affair with an older, successful man not what most readers were expecting from the famed comic actor and author of Pure Drivel. Martin's second novella continues the enjoyment, offering another story with a conscience, one funnier than Shopgirl but put together just as smartly, if very differently. Martin forgoes the distanced omniscient narration of Shopgirl by plunking readers into the head of one the odder yet more charming protagonists in recent fiction, Daniel Pecan Cambridge, a gentle soul suffering from a mild mix of autism and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Daniel, 33, lives in a rundown Santa Monica apartment, his life constricted by an armor of defensive habit (all the lightbulbs in his apartment must equal 1,125 watts; he can't step over curbs so can cross streets only where two opposing driveways align, etc.), his dull days punctuated only by imagined romances and visits by his student social worker, lovely and kind Clarissa. Daniel's ways (a product of child abuse, Martin shows with subtlety) are challenged when Clarissa and her infant son, Teddy, move in to escape an abusive husband; when Daniel wins a contest as "Most Average American" and must give a speech to claim the $5,000 prize; and when his beloved grandmother dies, sending him on a road trip of discovery back home. This novella is a delight, embodying a satisfying story arc, a jeweler's eye for detail, intelligent pacing and a clean, sturdy prose style. What's most remarkable about it, though, is its tenderness, a complex mix of wit, poignancy and Martin's clear, great affection for his characters. Many readers are going to love this brief, big-hearted book.
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Steve Martin--mature, established author Steve Martin--seems to revisit THE JERK in this work, running his early hit movie through a Kafkaesque filter. Martin's protagonist, Daniel Pecan Cambridge, redefines the pitiful antihero--and we're not sure if we shouldn't fear him a little. An obsessive-compulsive loner with an eye for multifarious detail and nuance, Daniel evolves through absurdist misadventure into a healthier species of neurotic. Martin's read is spot-on; he never pushes too hard or reveals too much, allowing his story to be the star. This is a wise choice, for we actually do enjoy Daniel's company eventually, after seeing him through a lot of strangeness and ugliness. D.J.B. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --Ce texte provient de la Audio CD édition.
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5.0étoiles sur 5 Endlessly Entertaining, Nov. 13 2009
This review is from: Pleasure of My Company (Paperback)
This is a short read by Steve Martin, yes, THAT Steve Martin, the actor, and I for one couldn't put it down. The plot strolls along, like Daniel Pecan Cambridge on his daily walks to Rite-Aid, the drugstore where a pharmacist whom he has a crush on works.
Daniel himself doesn't work, and this is alluded to at the beginning of the book as being related to his unique condition.

This book was an original, hilarious look at a man whose crippling OCD is outweighed only by his genuine concern of others and his unique and inventive way of connecting with them. Having read Steve Martin in the New Yorker for years, I know that his humour writing is second to none, and this book was brimming with it. But also an undernote of real compassion--for the obsessive protagonist and the flawed characters around him, who are brought to life by Mr. Martin's amazing use of humour and language.

The situations Daniel finds himself in are as varied as winning an essay contest (twice), going on a road trip with his therapist and her son to his grandmother's funeral, and being a confidante for people who trust him not to judge them or look at them in an unfavourable light, based on his own odd-ness.

I highly recommend this book.
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4.0étoiles sur 5 Steve Martin is Gifted, Oct. 8 2006
Par Shepherdess Extraordinaire (Stettler, Alberta, Canada) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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This review is from: The Pleasure Of My Company (Paperback)
This is the second book of Steve Martin's that I've read and I am so impressed with his writing. He is innovative and writes in a style that evokes alot of emotion. It was amazing how he took the day to day life of someone who has an ordinary and uneventful life and makes it an enthralling read. There is great character development, and as in, Shopgirl, I found myself "cheering" for the main character.
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5.0étoiles sur 5 don't expect the usual, Aoû 22 2006
Par Kate Kenton (Edmonton, Alberta Canada) - Voir tous mes commentaires
This review is from: The Pleasure Of My Company (Paperback)
I found this to be a wonderful read. A smart, warm, deep character study - I found myself smiling as I read it and smiling now as I think about it. Don't go into it expecting another "shopgirl"; it is different and quirky and lovely.
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4.0étoiles sur 5 The Jury is Still Out
The jury is still out for me on Steve Martin as a writer. I really enjoyed SHOP GIRL. PLEASURE OF MY COMPANY had some great moments and fresh and unique ideas, but didn't capture... Read more
Publié le Mars 10 2005 par Emily Hoggard

2.0étoiles sur 5 Not quite there....
I thought this book was marginally entertaining and couldn't put my finger on why I didn't like it as well as Shop Girl. Read more
Publié le Juil 20 2004 par Susan

5.0étoiles sur 5 Okay, I give...
When I saw this at the book store, I chuckled smugly: Gosh, I wonder how this guy got his book deal, and what unknown author did he push off the shelf with his big name and the... Read more
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5.0étoiles sur 5 Loved this book !!!
I loved this book by Steve Martin. It was very insightful and I laughed and cried. OCD and family relations, career problems and romance, are all covered in this short and easy... Read more
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5.0étoiles sur 5 A Pleasure to Read
Most of the reviewers describe this book very accurately. It really was a pleasure to read. It was humorous and touching. Read more
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4.0étoiles sur 5 A nice little book
Nothing exceptional, but an enjoyable and interesting book. As others have mentioned, it's a quick and easy read and worth the short investment of time required. Read more
Publié le Jui 18 2004 par mpa12

4.0étoiles sur 5 Short and Sweet
A short book demands a short review, so here goes: Steve Martin manages to be funny and thoughtful in this book without ever making you feel like you're in the middle of an SNL... Read more
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5.0étoiles sur 5 Like A Pleasant Arrow Through the Head
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5.0étoiles sur 5 A Gem!
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