Why people recommend it
Harold by Steven Wright is a comedic and inventive novel by the celebrated stand-up comedian that follows the experiences of a young third-grade boy living through the 1960s. On an episode of the Monday Morning Podcast, Bill Burr spoke at length about the title, telling his audience that he had read the entire text and praising it as an incredible piece of writing by a uniquely special mind. Burr expressed immense enthusiasm for the novel, urging listeners to read the book and describing it as an absolute masterpiece as he introduced both the author and the project ahead of its official release. Through these remarks, the podcast highlighted the distinctive comedic voice and narrative style that the author brings to the page, capturing the peculiar worldview of its young protagonist in a manner that resonated strongly with the host. The discussion provided prospective readers with a glimpse into a charmingly nostalgic yet sharply observed story set in a simpler decade, elevated by the singular literary sensibilities of a legendary humorist.
Who recommended it
- Bill Burr Recommended
Bill Burr — 3 mentions
“I mean a special mind who wrote an incredible new book that is going to be out on May 16th called Harold I actually read the whole thing”
“this book is called Harold it's about uh a kid in the 1960s in third grade”
“it's called Harold read this goddamn book man it is it is it's a masterpiece”