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Summary: Good, but not Best
Review: Sedaris's earlier works are well-written and consistantly hilarious. In his most recent collection of essays, the author focuses more on autobiography. I find the new essays somewhat limiting in their depth, detail, and, most importantly, humor. Most of the essays seem like summaries of events that the author wants to and seems capable of describing in greater detail. The fictional essays in his earlier work are often more descriptive of Sedaris's life, not only because of the allusion to actual personal history, but the essence of the author in all of the fictional characters. In Me Talk Pretty, Sedaris is but one man, and he doesn't jump enough into his life to make it totally compelling. Worth a read, however.
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Summary: Funny
Review: I read this book based on the recommendation of a friend and enjoyed it tremendously. What an admirable trait it is to be able to laugh at one's self. Sedaris even managed to shed some worldly insight with this autobiographical piece. Very well written and funny. I particularly enjoyed his experience with the Americans and the train ride in Paris. I had a similar experience and reading about it was brought back great memories and laughter. This is my first read by Sedaris but I'm sure it won't be the last. Relax and enjoy it.
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Summary: Refreshingly funny
Review: It takes a lot to make me laugh outloud when I'm reading, but as the people that were on the same flight with me this week can attest, this book has what it takes. This collection of essays is well written and one of the most entertaining books I've read in a long time. The chapter on lisping gets the ball rolling and it just picks up speed from there. Be prepared to laugh outloud!
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Summary: Super start, slower later
Review: I was in tears I was laughing so hard during this book. David Sedaris is a wonderful writer. He keeps your interest and the words flow so well throughout. Sedaris is great with dialog. Every conversation is realistic. You only have to read his stuff once. Whether he is describing music class when he is young or apartment shopping when older Sedaris speaks with realism, wit and that ever present bit of sarcasism. I am not prone to peeking into other peoples windows but I love to walk through the 'rich neighborhoods' and sort of NOTICE how those other people live. Sedaris describes his similar experience but with the humor that I never thought of. But this is a memoir not a novel so at times the book losses a bit of focus. It doesn't really go anywhere. Even so it is really fun to read and that's why I picked it up, to be entertained. And I was. With that in my mind it is worth reading. There are not many books today that give you a good laugh and are well written too.
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Summary: Try it on Audio Tape
Review: I commute 2.5 hours on a regular basis, and buy books on tape to keep myself awake and amused. David Sedaris' book was one of the best I've ever listened to. The book is recorded by Sedaris, and his voice is perfect for the readings. (As it should be, but authors are not always the best readers). As other reviewers have noted, this book is hilarious, as well as occasionally touching and sad. (Really). If you have a reason to listen to audio tapes, get this one. And if you don't, make a reason.
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Summary: humor is back
Review: i started listening to sedaris on NPR and have followed his publishing career with glee, from BARREL FEVER to NAKED and then HOLIDAY ON ICE. he has done it again with this book -- I especially relished the second half of the book, but the entire work resonates with his rapier wit and unque styling. for another even more raucous read, try SELLEVISION by augusten burroughs....
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Summary: Hysterical!
Review: The best of all of his books, by far! If you've ever lived (not just visited) in a country where you were still learning the language or ever tried to learn French, you will thoroughly relate to Mr. Sedaris and his trials in France! It's absolutely hysterical!
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Summary: HILARIOUS!!!!
Review: A hilarious trip down memory lane for David Sedaris, shared with us through clever, funny, insightful essays. Glimpses of his childhood, family, therapy sessions, guitar lessons, career challenges, adventures in Europe easily makes him everybodys favorite underdog. He says he has no talent, mocks himself and makes you laugh and weep. This gentleman can write. This hilarious affair of the heart is a "must- read". Wait until you read "Picha Pocketoni" and "Nutcacker. com deux. David Sedaris is a very talented "writeroni". Oops- excuse the pun.
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Summary: Laugh-Out-Loud Funny
Review: David Sedaris' typical irreverence takes a new, French turn in his latest book of essays. Reading through Sedaris' struggle to be a fluent American-in-Paris is truly hilarious, and his gift for communicating the irony and comedy of humanity (both his own and that of the people he encounters) reaches its pinacle in this book. A must-read for anyone!
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Summary: A wonderful, biting collection of offbeat essays
Review: There aren't many writers who can force me to laugh out loud, but David Sedaris can--and did. Before reading Me Talk Pretty One Day, I knew Sedaris only through his semiregular commentaries on NPR's This American Life. Now I can't wait to read the rest of his books. Sedaris's writing style is utterly unique, and his ability to summon thoughts and feelings from days long gone make him a wonderfully vivid storyteller. I don't know a single person like him--let's just say his background is not that of the "typical" American--which is one of the reasons why I found his essays such a pleasure to read. The first half of the book was great, but the second half, chronicling Sedaris's experiences living in France, was my favorite--especially a brilliant essay on how an American abroad views other Americans. I'd say more, but I went to the library yesterday and have two other Sedaris books waiting for my attention.
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