David Sedaris: When You Are Engulfed in Flames

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“On the flyleaf to When You Are Engulfed in Flames, essayist David Sedaris is described as “master of nothing.” Nothing, that is, except entertaining me in book after book. While the 22 pieces in When You Are Engulfed in Flames may not be as gasp-inducing, laugh-out-loud funny as those in Barrel Fever, they employ the same distinctive voice that makes Sedaris so addictive -- brutally honest, pretty darn petty, and alternately self-loathing and misanthropic.

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“This is absolutely a lousy book unless you like pornography and humor about sex. Some of the stories are good but much is not worth the time. I would not recommend this book to anyone.”

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dianne e said:

“I found this funny and entertaining with some repeats of earlier essays. My favorite still remains
"Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim". Completely laugh out loud funny. ”

posted Thursday, November 20 2008

timothy gray said:

“I downloaded the sample chapter on my Kindle and read it, but didn't really enjoy it. I laughed out loud a couple times, but found it boring. This was my first exposure to Sedaris' writing. Does it get better if I keep reading, or should I bail?”

posted Friday, October 10 2008 ( | view 3 replies )

kristina g said:

“LOVE IT! Hilarious, as always! David Sedaris never ceases to make me laugh!”

posted Friday, July 11 2008

karin w said:

“David Sedaris is ALWAYS worth a read, if you ask me. He's consistently hilarious and more and more he's becoming insightful and introspective, which definitely appeals to me. Funny is one thing, but smart funny blows my skirt up.”

posted Saturday, July 5 2008