California Suite

by Robert Grossbach (Novelization), Neil Simon (Screenplay)

Novelization of the Neil Simon film CALIFORNIA SUITE.

Genres: Plays, Fiction, Theatre, Drama

222 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

Robert Grossbach worked for many years at a firm that manufactures electronic components, and wrote from experience. His novels include Someone Great (1971), Never Say Die (1979),and A Shortage of Engineers (2001). Grossbach lives in Commack, New York.

Reviews

[Vincent Darkhelm · Rating 2 out of 5]

Okay novelization of Neil Simon's very funny screenplay.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Neil Simon is my hero. The crosstalk between Hannah and Billy is the funniest and most poignant exchange ever written. The conversation between the best actress and her "husband" is just as good, but heartrending. Neil Simon is an amazing commentator on the human condition, the choices we make, how we live with our decisions. Brilliant.

[Dan · Rating 2 out of 5]

It has its moments and a lot of subtle "such is life" humor in it. This is interwoven with some dramatic situations that have very little to do with comedy. A discussion on the human condition as filtered through civilization. S'alright.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Four short plays by Neil Simon.