Instead of running at you full speed, forcing you to reckon with how funny she is, Silverman's jokes feels effortless.

| Jul 12, 2019

It's a performance that reveals there are many levels to Sarah Silverman's abilities, and it might just be her most impressive show yet.

| Jul 12, 2019

While her jokes don't always stick the landing, and she ends the show on a bit of low note, there is plenty to take away from her performance style and from her self-aware humor.

| Jul 12, 2019

While it's not surprising that A Speck of Dust is so good - Silverman is a great joke writer and one of the all-time joke tellers, particularly skilled at pacing and performing her sets - it is that much more impressive.

| Jul 12, 2019

She divulges in her near-death experience, delivers some tough home truths, and lands genuine, big laughs.

| Jul 12, 2019

Silverman manages to pull off a balancing act between a call for bipartisan understanding and some bizarre musings.

| Jul 12, 2019

Consider this more of a hard drive down the lane for a layup and the foul for a plus one. Or just put a pin in it and enjoy the laughs.

| Jul 12, 2019

It's a joyful hour with a comedian who has been missed on the stage.

| Jul 12, 2019

It's always hard to say for sure with comics, but for most of this special, it seems like Silverman is simply being herself-no playing necessary.

| Jul 12, 2019

What stands out isn't the audacity of her jokes, but how relaxed and conversational she is, and the endless well of charm she draws from.

| May 31, 2017