Wendy H. (donkeycheese) -
This audiobook is hilarious and highly entertaining!! Each fable or story is told in the voice of the animals, whether it be a cat, a toad, or a chipmunk. The stories parable real life and are very well written. Quite engaging with wonderful characters and witty dialogue that will hold you entranced and laughing until you cry. I about lost it when the chipmunk thought her boyfriend's "jazz" was something naughty and nasty. There is a moral to every story, but it may not be the one you think it is at the beginning of each tale. This is one I will definitely listen to more than once. Those that read the story have very engaging voices that bring the characters to life. Two thumbs up!!
I normally love reading David Sedaris, so I was excited about this book. There were several parts that were pretty funny, and I did enjoy the narrators on this audio version. But there were also enough parts that I found too disgusting or painful for me to rate this one higher than 3 stars.
Paul P. (lucubrare) reviewed Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary (Audio CD) (Unabridged) on + 18 more book reviews
I love David Sedaris' stuff, and have enjoyed since since about 2000, when I was a young man. However, this is one strange little book. Did not like it at all.
I listened to the audiobook, and the first voice is that of Elaine Stritch, which I did not realize. My first thought was "Wow, he sounds awful!" - until I realized it was not him. I got through one full CD, and stopped. Couldn't stand it any more.
I listened to the audiobook, and the first voice is that of Elaine Stritch, which I did not realize. My first thought was "Wow, he sounds awful!" - until I realized it was not him. I got through one full CD, and stopped. Couldn't stand it any more.
