: Unlike its more abstract predecessor, this book is "packed with activities" and "practical advice". It includes "Lists" in the back that many actors find worth the price of the book alone.
: Johnstone argues that impro often "degenerates into a loose collection of gags" without story. He teaches performers to "fail gracefully" and prioritize the health of the scene over personal cleverness.
Impro is a book that frequently appears right at the top of books to read in both the rational and sensemaking online communities, theoryengine.org Impro for Storytellers (Theatre Arts (Routledge Paperback))