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mlampe's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Excrement
Moderate: Cancer, Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Death of parent, Self harm, Terminal illness, and Vomit
corriejn's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-paced
3.75
Meh. Not at all his best. Less "darkly hilarious" and more just dark. There are portions of Sedaris's more typical dry and often self-deprecating humor, but other large stretches just seem a bit bitter and sad. While his family members and relationships have always been a feature in his writing, his lengthy takes on a deceased relative in this book are uncharitable and feel unnecessary (at least living friends and relatives can let Sedaris hear it if they don't appreciate how he describes them and their lives).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
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