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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “This is by far my favorite Sedaris book. The sad tale of Crumpet the Elf is a holiday tradition -- I listen to Sedaris' audio recoding every year.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “If this rating was based ONLY on SantaLand Diaries it would be much higher, but rating the book in it's entirety...well, I didn't find the remaining stories to be all that amusing.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“It was funny...I really enjoyed 2-3 of the stories, not all were that great. Worth the read-it was quick. ”
Elizabeth G wrote this review 13 hours ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Another rib-tickler from Sedaris....he never disappoints.”
Julie E wrote this review 6 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The author's behind the scenes look at his time as one of Santa's elves at Macy's in New York City ('The SantaLand Diaries') is well-worth the price of this small book of holiday short stories. I laughed out loud at Sedaris' misadventures as Crumpet/Blister the elf. 'Season's Greetings to Our Friends and Family!!!' a family Christmas letter from a mother accused of homicide is also funny (in a sick, twisted kind of way). 'Dinah, the Christmas Whore' has the best title ever and is destined to become the Hallmark Channel's all-time classic holiday spectacular, if anyone would actually make it into a T.V. movie (and it needs to be a T.V. movie).”
cmccalli wrote this review 8 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Funny stories, but I only got to read half the book outloud to my hubby before it was due back at the library. :(”
Katherine H wrote this review 10 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Mary Ellen B said: 3 stars
Play Book Tag Shelf wrote this review 10 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The cover of Holidays on Ice has a rock glass with a beverage and ice. Perhaps if I had had one in hand while reading this collection of six short stories I might have enjoyed it more. I'm sure we've all been at festive gatherings where friends have shared stories that just seem hilariious after a few cocktails into the evening. However, the next morning if you put the words to paper some might just seem slightly sad. That's a bit of the way I felt when I put this book down. This is probably just me. Fix yourself a highball and enjoy. The writing is crisp and clear. The characters are drawn with a sharp pen. And you will be surprised by a few.
”“If this rating was based ONLY on SantaLand Diaries it would be much higher, but rating the book in it's entirety...well, I didn't find the remaining stories to be all that amusing.”
Bekkah wrote this review 11 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This collection of comical and irreverent holiday stories is just the thing to take your mind off the stress of the season. ”
Janyce M wrote this review 12 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 of 1 members found this review helpful“The cover of Holidays on Ice has a rock glass with a beverage and ice. Perhaps if I had had one in hand while reading this collection of six short stories I might have enjoyed it more. I'm sure we've all been at festive gatherings where friends have shared stories that just seem hilariious after a few cocktails into the evening. However, the next morning if you put the words to paper some might just seem slightly sad. That's a bit of the way I felt when I put this book down. This is probably just me. Fix yourself a highball and enjoy. The writing is crisp and clear. The characters are drawn with a sharp pen. And you will be surprised by a few.”
Mary Ellen B wrote this review 12 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Awful! ”
Lou wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
