A Pocketful of Python

A Pocketful of Python

by John Cleese

With publication timed to tie-in with the 30th anniversary celebrations of the original Monty Python shows, this series of books features favourite sketches and memories from the series as picked by a member of the cast for each separate volume.

Genres: Humor, Nonfiction

64 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2000

About the author

John Marwood Cleese is an English actor, comedian, writer, film producer, and singer.

Cleese is probably best known for his various roles in the British comedy Monty Python's Flying Circus, his role as Basil Fawlty in Fawlty Towers and his various roles in the British comedy The Frost Report. He also played the role of Archie Leach in the American / British comedy film A Fish Called Wanda.

Reviews

[Yousseif Abdellatif · Rating 3 out of 5]

Honest reaction to A Pocketful of Python: I couldn't tell if I was reading a comedy or a horror story, and I think that's the point. John Cleese takes an HOA meeting, yes, an HOA meeting, and turns it into the most stressful scene I've read all year, especially the moment where a neighbor reads out a "complaint log" that includes things nobody should know. The satire gets a little broad toward the end. Perfect for anyone who's ever hated a neighborhood email chain. Skip it if you like your humor subtle.

[Yousseif Abdellatif · Rating 4 out of 5]

I went into A Pocketful of Python ready for a heavy, joyless grind and got something that actually reads like a person talking. Cleese, John keeps the language plain and the stakes clear, which makes the tough stuff go down easy. A few chapters repeat themselves, but overall it's a good fit for readers who want to learn without feeling lectured.