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kaimetcalfe's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Death, Physical abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Gun violence, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Child abuse, Classism, Pedophilia, and Grief
Moderate: Suicide, Excrement, Alcohol, Suicide attempt, Addiction, Drug use, Drug abuse, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Mass/school shootings, Mental illness, Fatphobia, and Eating disorder
madfern's review against another edition
medium-paced
2.75
The stories about abuse from his father are troubling and the nebulous language used here around something so vulnerable comes across as something his family hasn’t quite processed. I’m 30 years younger so there is definitely a generational gap on how to address this issues (which he does name, to his credit). Naming the thing is difficult but it’s troubling when a writer can’t name it for themselves. .
I enjoyed some of the book with his signature wit and always appreciate his thought process , however the stories about his lack of COVID precautions and BLM are too out of touch for my taste. I don’t want to deny anyone of their success but Sedaris is a celebrity and you won’t be able to forget it in these writings. He didn’t sing “ Imagine” at us, but it invokes the same feelings.
A heartbreaking read all around.
I enjoyed some of the book with his signature wit and always appreciate his thought process , however the stories about his lack of COVID precautions and BLM are too out of touch for my taste. I don’t want to deny anyone of their success but Sedaris is a celebrity and you won’t be able to forget it in these writings. He didn’t sing “ Imagine” at us, but it invokes the same feelings.
A heartbreaking read all around.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Classism, Child abuse, Incest, Ableism, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Pedophilia, and Death of parent
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