Freedman ends the book with a meditation on the future of command in a world that is becoming increasingly reliant on technologies like artificial intelligence
not a New Year's resolution
her notepad ready as she captures the essence of the game while guarding her heart
or someone divides by zero and stalls a battleship in the middle of the ocean
Kristen Johnston
The Material -- Camille Bordas, Hardcover Rail Wars Complete Collection/Bd Freedman ends the book with"A novel about an MFA program for stand up comics better be damned funny, and The Material is definitely that. It's also profound, deeply engrossing, dark, and generous, a great novel about humans making art right now." Sam Lipsyte, author of No One Left to Come Looking for You "Brilliance is on display here." Percival Everett, author of James and The Trees Can comedy be taught? Someone, at some point, seemed to think so. The Chicago Stand Up MFA