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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. WonderfulBy aries_BLUThis is a book of three plays that takes a humorus approach to talk about and analyze the completity of race; and how far race relations have really gone.I found this book at the library and for the brief moments I had laughed and enjoyed it; so I went and purchased it as a gift for a friend.I would recommend this book to absolutely anyone. I enjoyed it even more because I am a Bay Area girl and get piqued when I read any book that has the city I live in or ones I know as a back drop; so that was an added treat. But this is a great; intelligent book with serious messages interlacted within the pages.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good book; not excellentBy ChancieDecent read; some additions are great while others feel very skippable.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A collection of their first three playsBy eloyortiz@hotmail.com"Culture Clash: Life; Death..." is not really a novel or biography of the comedy/performance group; but a collection of their first three plays "The Mission;" "Bowl of Beings" and "Radio Mambo." The book also includes a relatively short interview with the group where they discuss their origins and an introduction to the three plays each done by one of the members. That said; the actual plays are great. They are original; political; thought provoking; hilarious. "The Mission" is about a Chicano comedy groups kidnapping of the greatest Latino entertainer Julio Iglesias. "Bowl Of Beings" is a collection of sketch pieces which includes "Stand and Deliver Pizza" and "The Return of Che Guevara." "Radio Mambo;" is a series of sketches done in interview form (mostly) commisioned by the City of Miami. It thoughtfully examines the social complexities of the Black; Jewish; Cuban; Haitian and White communities of Miami The best part of Culture Clash is their ability to blend the Chicano political conciousness with humor and making it accesible to all without "selling out." If you havent seen them live; think about doing so. The three plays are great; but may not be as entertaining if you havent seen their manic performance style.
