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celestialwillow's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
2.5
Book club choice. THey said it would be funny. It wasn't.
mattyvreads's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
Characteristically hilarious. One of my favorites of Sedaris’s collections, because there is so much heart and emotionality in some of these stories. Sedaris’s use of pathos is so successful, as it adds another dimension to his comedy. He balances the universality of his experiences with his distinctly unique point of view.
Sharp, witty, and at times irreverent. Although there are some offensive sections, he edits himself a little better than in past works. Overall, very funny.
I liked this book a lot. I’d like to read it again.
Sharp, witty, and at times irreverent. Although there are some offensive sections, he edits himself a little better than in past works. Overall, very funny.
I liked this book a lot. I’d like to read it again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Homophobia
Moderate: Transphobia
karinasilvz's review against another edition
4.0
Loved it! Sedaris has a way of making the most mundane things interesting. I am definitely inspired by his writing.
betseyboo's review
2.0
I didn't really enjoy this book as much as Me Talk Pretty One Day. I found that most of the essays had a twisted ending that disturbed me. I did love the stories about "The Rooster".
erintowner's review against another edition
I'd love to spend time in David Sedaris's mind.
jesseka8787's review against another edition
2.0
I listened to this in audio form... i was thoroughly bored. It seriously was causing me to doze off in the car !
kvik's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
3.0
Not as funny as his other books, but some true gems in the last half of the book.