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lizzyjane's review against another edition
4.0
Oh my, so funny. I lost count of the times I laughed out loud and made the dogs jump out of their skin.
brandihardison's review against another edition
3.0
My husbands friend and coworker let me borrow this book, saying it was one of his favorites. It took me forever to read. It’s just not the type of book I normally go to. That being said, I really did like it! Just not a book that I would read again. I thought all his different essays and stories were pretty funny and interesting though.
lyricsninja's review against another edition
3.0
another decent offering from david sedaris. his quirky, twisting style was evident, although this one is a little less strong than some of his previous writings. it was a rather slow leisurely read for me, as there was nothing really compelling me to turn the pages, but it was indeed well written. i wouldnt read it a second time, but i would give it a positive nod if someone were to ask my opinion of it.
raymond_murphy's review against another edition
4.0
His best since "Me Talk Pretty One Day." Liked the quitting smoking essay a lot.
piapaya's review against another edition
Almost done with my David Sedaris tour, I think. I’ll probably read Naked and then move on, but something I’ve noticed that I think is pretty much undeniable at this point is that overall, on average, he is less funny as he gets older. Not to mention the times here and there when he gets truly cringey— him imitating a Japanese accent comes to mind, for instance— and you wonder if it’s just the times and the fact that he’s from the South
bergsteiger's review against another edition
2.0
I apologize for being old-fashioned, and I realize this is a collection of vignettes, but I really prefer to have a point to books. It is difficult for me to pinpoint a current in this one. Perhaps death, dying, acceptance of your place on Earth is the theme as I have heard mentioned, but I have to admit I found the stories to be pretty aimless from my initial reading (please give me more here as I am likely missing something!). I've found aimlessness is something I am more accepting of in a tv show--perhaps because in that setting I am looking to unwind and not really think. Modern day meditation if you will :) In a book I like there to be something we are driving towards. Yes, stodgy, I know.
Admittedly, there were a few parts that had me laughing pretty hard. I particularly enjoyed the art collection chapter as this has been a source of debate for me with several people (don't take me into a Modern Art Museum unless you are looking for me to comment). Overall though a lot of the jokes fell flat for me. Think they were overdone and grasping for your amusement as a whole. I would be curious to maybe read another collection if he has something more subtle/dry out there.
It was definitely a quick entertaining read. Nothing that would bog you down and because of the short chapters easy to pick up and put down as you go throughout your day. If you like stand-up humor and have some extra time then give it a try otherwise leave this one on the shelf.
Admittedly, there were a few parts that had me laughing pretty hard. I particularly enjoyed the art collection chapter as this has been a source of debate for me with several people (don't take me into a Modern Art Museum unless you are looking for me to comment). Overall though a lot of the jokes fell flat for me. Think they were overdone and grasping for your amusement as a whole. I would be curious to maybe read another collection if he has something more subtle/dry out there.
It was definitely a quick entertaining read. Nothing that would bog you down and because of the short chapters easy to pick up and put down as you go throughout your day. If you like stand-up humor and have some extra time then give it a try otherwise leave this one on the shelf.