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Francis Ford Coppola, REM, and Abe Vigoda are just a few of the many characters who populate the world of Captive Audience, Dave Reidy’s paea... read full description

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Jun 26, 2009
Robert rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Check out full article and Q&A with Reidy at http://www.examiner.com/x-416-Chicago-Li...

The young male narrators(except for Abe Vigoda) in Captive Audience aspire to rise from the fringe of their crafts to some kind of spotlight but often find their success comes in ways other than planned. In “Dancing Man,” a sideman organist hits the road with ska band Sod Off Shotgun, but instead of playing the keys, he energizes the crowds with his lone dance move, the running man.

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Sep 23, 2009
Lizzy rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Being a teacher, it is difficult for me to be a "captive audience" to any book during the academic year; yet, Mr. Reidy's book seized my literary attention. His collection of short stories provide beautiful and at times, poetically crisp, anecdotes of those who perform and those who only dream of performing. Within the span of a few sentences, Reidy transports the reader into a voyeur of a cast of protagonists that one can not help but find as empathetic companions, trying to make s More...
Oct 06, 2010
Karen rated it: 5 of 5 stars
This guy has talent. And I'm not just saying that because he's my boss.
Jan 17, 2010
Tom rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Really enjoyed this book. The characters are just amazing.
Jul 05, 2009
Wgscherban rated it: 4 of 5 stars
dave rocks
Jul 28, 2010
Ed rated it: 5 of 5 stars
A collection of short stories about various types of performers/performances from a first-time author (who I also happen to know). I encourage you to check it out!
Jun 11, 2009
Claire rated it: 5 of 5 stars
This is a must-read for anyone who considers him or herself a fan of the arts--it's a book FOR the appreciators. You'll know what I mean when you read it.
Nov 09, 2009
Kyle rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Watch out for Dave Reidy. His stories bring the reader great pleasure, and his talent is true. I hope he'll finish and publish another book soon.
Jul 14, 2009
Priscilla marked it as to-read
will start to read this weekend..I guess, this one is good..
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Aug 31, 2011
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Jun 21, 2010
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Mar 11, 2010
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