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4.17 AVERAGE
4.17 AVERAGE
I like David Sedaris normally/mostly, but didn't really get into this collection.
Fantastic! I love David Sedaris. I have been fortunate to see him live once. Whether I read him or listen to him he gets to me every time. The interview at the end of this collection is a huge, positive bonus.
Hilarious!!!!! I laugh listening to his sketches and love listening to him deliver them!!!
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Great stories about families as told by the irrepressible David Sedaris. Each new book gives more insight into his family dynamic and his relationship with Hugh. I listened to so many of his books in a row, I actually miss his voice now.
If you loved Calypso, like I did, you need to listen to The Best of Me
If you loved Calypso, like I did, you need to listen to The Best of Me
Really really enjoyed Sedaris’ ‘best of’ collection of his autobiographical work. He has an engaging and humorous writing style that keeps you hooked.
It had taken me a bit longer than normal to finish as I was sick for 2 weeks solid, and am still not feeling
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Good God I love David Sedaris. I thought I'd read everything of his except Squirrel Sells Chipmunk but I guess I was wrong, there were definitely a few essays in here new to me. My family is so sick of hearing me talk about his stories. But I can't stop. I enjoyed all of these so much, but wonder why none of Santaland Diaries made it in. The other one I wished was the one about getting a Fitbit and picking up trash. I will never not suggest his books to people.
I love Sedaris and I’ve read (mostly listened to) almost all of his books. I was interested to see which of MY favorite stories were ones that he also considered his best. It didn’t start well, as the first 2 or 3 stories in here are not ones that I enjoy. But after that it got better. There were a few of my picks; “Six to Eight Black Men” is my all time favorite and it was included here. And some of his more poignant stories about his sister’s suicide and mother’s alcoholism are also masterful and deserve a place. I am not a fan of his “animal parables” and thus didn’t agree with their inclusion here; they change the tone and feel out of place. And there were a few that I think are among his best that are missing (“Stepping Out” and “Rooster at the Hitchin Post” are two of them). But all in all, it’s a fun tour through Sedaris’ work.