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A review by corriejn
Calypso by David Sedaris
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).
Moderate: Mental illness, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, and Alcoholism