A review by sandiet
Calypso by David Sedaris

4.0

I've always wanted to read something by David Sedaris and this audio version became available on my library app when I needed something for my morning walks. It was sad, funny, irreverent and not at all politically correct and I enjoyed it. It's really a book of short stories about his life experiences. The topics ranged from death of a parent, suicide, aging, gay marriage, familial relationships and the purchase of a beach home "The Sea Section" that becomes the getaway for the family. This would not be for everyone because some sections are actually quite gross (discussion of a tumour) and as I mentioned he's not politically correct so I can see people struggling to find his brand of humour funny. He's opinionated and not afraid to let anyone know his, however he loves his family and a lot of his vulnerability (like most of us) worrying about them is his Achilles heel. I liked the chapters where he was in front of a live audience best. A fairly quick audio read that kept me entertained.