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Summary: Wit, humor and lunacy!
Review: This book was one of the best collections of short stories I have ever read. Sedaris writes with a wit that I have rarely seen and brings incredible self-depricating humor to this book. His attempts to learn French are hysterical as are the reported quirks of his family members. In their quirks, and his as well, one is really reminded of the insanity that even seemily normal people take part in. I laughed outloud constantly and found this a very touching and funny book. For those of you who want a comparison to his earlier book Naked, I find it was consistently better. Naked had just a few duds in it, but Me Talk Pretty was consistent story by story. Simply excellent!
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Summary: Tears of Laughter
Review: I frequently had to put this book down to clear the tears in my eyes from laughter! Beside those moments, I put aside all else to read this book. David Sedaris's whimsical look at his own quirky life draws you into his world. I've gained a few good one liners from this book that I try to work into conversation as frequently as possible, like "I know cats who way more than his IQ" or "her rear is so large you could land a chopper on it". Nothing vulgar or offensive; just a joyous look at life through David Sedaris's eyes. Enjoy.
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Summary: Best in small doses
Review: I love David Sedaris on "This American Life," but this book doesn't come up to quite the same standard. Sedaris's skewed version of deadpan is incredibly funny in small doses, but ironic self-involvement can wear a little thin over the length of a book. Also, the stories lose something on the page, compared to the radio. When you're listening to Sedaris's voice, the whole experience seems more intimate, as if you were listening to a friend. You lose that sense when you simply read his words, and sometimes you end up feeling, "Why is this guy telling me all this?"
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Summary: Yawn
Review: There are reviewers of this book who claim that it made them laugh so hard that they became publicly embarrassed.I can't say the same. I kept waiting for the book to START being funny, and it never did. Vapid,pointless, and dull. Not even a patch on Stephen Fry's "Moab Is My Washpot." The Fry book is funny and true and informative. The Sedaris book is a harmless and inoffensive bit of nothingness...a true tribute to the comic genius of NPR.
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Summary: See You Again Yesterday
Review: Me Talk Pretty One Day is a wildly funny account of David Sedaris's life. The essays contained in the book recount different events - growing up in North Carolina, attempting to be an artist, struggling to find work, and eventually moving to Paris with his partner. In one of the funniest chapters, Sedaris writes about his first visit to France. Expecting exciting sites and fun shopping, he is taken to Normandy, where everyone stares at the odd Americans. Knowing only the word for "bottleneck," he travels the countryside reciting the word. The beauty of this book is that experiences that could have been painful and heartwrenching are portrayed in such a humorous fashion. Not only can the reader get enjoyment in the book, but it encourages us to see the lighter side of the world around us. Very strongly recommended!
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Summary: A new author! YESSSS!
Review: I have recently discovered David Sedaris and he is now among my favorite authors. Congratulations, David!! I love his sarcastic humor and the way he tells about his life in a way that makes me laugh out loud. This is a great sort of autobiography/novel meshed together in a way that I can not explain. Just read the book.
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Summary: Funny!
Review: "Me Talk Pretty One Day" is a very humorous book about the author's different encounters, from growing up, to well..thinking he's grown up. It's a journey through his brain, and you dont have to read it all at once, it's the kind of book you can skip chapters and still understand it. A couple of the chapters are a little boring, but most of them are very funny.
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Summary: A rare book that brings a family together... or something..
Review: I'd enjoyed David Sedaris in his occassional contributions to This American Life, but was always a bit reluctant to buy this or any of his other books... Last week, I bought this book as a birthday gift for a fellow TAL fan, and skimmed through it. I found myself in full guffaws in less than a minute. Before I knew it, I was genuinely enthralled. My family started asking what was so funny, so I started reading out loud to my family. We were all laughing so hard that our muscles hurt when we finally retired to bed several hours after we had all intended... Luckily, I still had another day to buy a second copy to replace the gift...
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Summary: Me Talk Pretty One Day
Review: Borrowed and plowed through this book in a few days on a busy vacation this summer. LOVED IT. Unusual humor, well written, easy to read and funny as hell. Some good themes to think about, as well. I only read a handful of nonfiction books a year, and am glad I grabbed this one. Couldn't put it down till it was over, and when it was gone, I was wishing for more.
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Summary: Will Have You Rolling!
Review: Absolutely hilarious! I can't wait to read another one of Mr. Sedaris' books. The way he looks at the quirkiness of life, that we can all relate to, makes you SO GLAD that life can be so quirky! This guy has a fabulous sense of humor. Guaranteed enjoyment and laughs out loud. More! More! More!
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