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A David Sedaris classic. My book group read it a few years ago. Some people loved it. Others thought it was too cynical for a Christmas book...they probably have a point--but sometimes, cynical at Christmas is just what we all need!
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This little book of Christmas stories is the evil twin of a Reader's Digest Christmas story edition. Lots of wit and cynicism, really fun to read.
Hilarious essays and short stories from the pen of David Sedaris.
Funny, darker than "Me Talk..." good if you can find it cheap.
This is pretty dark and cynical for a holiday book. Which might be ok for some. But it's still not very funny, which is what I was expecting from David Sedaris.
I have read 3 other books by David Sedaris. This one seems like a whole different author. Seems dull instead of the dry humor in his later books: "Me Talk Pretty One Day", "Dress Your Family in Corduory and Denim" and "When You Are Engulfed in Flames". Try one of these instead.
I have read 3 other books by David Sedaris. This one seems like a whole different author. Seems dull instead of the dry humor in his later books: "Me Talk Pretty One Day", "Dress Your Family in Corduory and Denim" and "When You Are Engulfed in Flames". Try one of these instead.
I needed to read something light and fun after that last book and this certainly fit the bill! I just love David Sedaris! I was a little disappointed that the three new essays were fiction, but they are still very funny. I just prefer the stories about his family, like "Dinah, the Christmas Whore," but I really did enjoy "Front Row and Center with Thaddeus Bristol" quite a bit! I hear there is an updated version of this book out and now and it has even more new material, so I will have to get around to picking that up!
eh... not worth it unless your collecting his books.
I really couldn't get into this one. I guess I look at Christmas in a different way, but I can see where this would appeal to some.
Author Sedaris is a regular commentator for NPR. This story collection is shrewd and wickedly funny. You will indeed
laugh out loud. Book is brand new.
laugh out loud. Book is brand new.
I am not sure I like David Sedaris writings. I loved the Christmas Elf stories. The rest of the stories may not be my thing. Decide for yourself.
