In A Horse Walks into a Bar, David Grossman takes us on a wild ride through the tumultuous world of comedy. Set in a small Israeli town, the story unfolds in a comedy club where the audience expects a night of laughter but instead witnesses a comedian on the brink of self-destruction. Narrated by Joe Barrett, this unabridged downloadable audiobook edition will keep you hooked for its entirety.
Dovaleh G, our troubled protagonist and veteran stand-up comic, exposes a deep and festering wound that he has carried for years. The choice he was forced to make between two people he held dear hangs heavy in the air, as he crumbles before the mesmerized crowd. Some are tempted to flee or express their dissatisfaction with boos and whistles, but they are entranced by the rawness of his pain, unable to tear their eyes away from his personal hell.
Grossman weaves a tale of betrayals between lovers, the unraveling of friendships, and the unrelenting demands of guilt. Like a skilled surgeon, he flays open not only Dovaleh G's emotional wounds, but also those of the onlookers, leaving us simultaneously repulsed and empathetic. The audience finds themselves caught between laughter and tears, unsure of which emotions should prevail. To make matters more complex, Dovaleh's childhood friend, summoned for this inexplicable performance, grapples with the task of comprehending his friend's motives.
Prepare to be shocked and mesmerized by the electrifying prose of A Horse Walks into a Bar. Grossman's masterful storytelling, combined with Barrett's impeccable narration, makes for an audiobook that will leave you craving more. With an audiobook rating of 3.1 out of 5, and a total length of 5 hours and 50 minutes, this is a journey you won't want to miss. So grab your headphones, settle in, and prepare to be enthralled by this unforgettable narrative.