Fish in the Dark: A Play

Name: Fish in the Dark: A Play
Price: 11.39 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (138 reviews)
Author: David, Larry

by David, Larry

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4.2 (138)

4.2 stars from 138 reviews

82 pages~1.4 hr readPublished by Grove Press

$11.39At peak price

Last checked: May 1, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love Larry David's neurotic, awkward humour from Curb Your Enthusiasm and want to see him apply it to family dysfunction and mortality.
You enjoy plays that find comedy in uncomfortable social situations, where characters say what they're thinking without the usual social filters.
You appreciate quick reads with tight dialogue that reveal character through argument and deflection rather than earnest monologues.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer traditional dramatic arcs and sincere emotional moments. This play mines grief for laughs, which might feel off-tone if you want reverence.
You're looking for profound theatrical innovation. This is a straightforward comedy with conventional structure, not experimental stagecraft.
You need books with substantial length and world-building. At 82 pages, this is a brisk script designed for performance, not deep narrative immersion.

About this book

Fish in the Dark is Larry David's playwriting and Broadway debut, as well as his first stage performance since eighth grade. The play stars David as Norman Drexel, a man in his fifties who is average in most respects except for his hyperactive libido. The story follows Norman, his more successful brother Arthur, their elderly mother, and other characters as they navigate the death of a loved one. As they do, old acquaintances and unsettled arguments resurface, leading to comedic situations. According to Vulture, the play features "a perfect second-act twist, and a solid last-minute kicker."

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$1.99 – $11.68

Price has dropped 33 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 63 days. Typically stays discounted for 34 days.

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Currently around #629K in the Kindle store — a niche title.

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Currently 4.2★ from 138 reviews

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