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mattyvreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
This is an underrated collection from David Sedaris. Great writing. Smart, funny. Had some laugh out loud moments.
Sedaris sometimes uses shocking language as a method to make fun of ignorant or repugnant people, but in practice, it just comes off as him using outdated or harmful language. His use of the N word and the R word, even in quote, are jarring in this book.
Take that away, and it’s a really well-written, hilarious, heartfelt, and occasionally moving piece of literature.
I particularly enjoy “Road Trips”, “That’s Amore”, “Solution to Saturday’s Puzzle”, and “Crybaby.”
Sedaris sometimes uses shocking language as a method to make fun of ignorant or repugnant people, but in practice, it just comes off as him using outdated or harmful language. His use of the N word and the R word, even in quote, are jarring in this book.
Take that away, and it’s a really well-written, hilarious, heartfelt, and occasionally moving piece of literature.
I particularly enjoy “Road Trips”, “That’s Amore”, “Solution to Saturday’s Puzzle”, and “Crybaby.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Ableism, Alcoholism, Antisemitism, Drug abuse, Racial slurs, and Homophobia
Minor: Child abuse and Pedophilia
brianreadsbooks's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs
Minor: Racism
kia_y_k's review against another edition
dark
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Drug use, Addiction, Medical content, Death of parent, and Alcohol
kaceyjoy's review against another edition
dark
funny
fast-paced
3.0
Some chapters were absolutely hilarious, five stars, but some stories were a bit cringe... Like, even if you're repeating what a racist asshole said to you, I still don't think you actually need to say the n word...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs
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