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AWESOME!
“THE best of the David Sedaris books. Hysterical chapters on family, living abroad, attempting to stop smoking, meeting strangers, trying to learn a new language, etc. Such a witty and real perspective on life. ”
An amazon user wrote this on 2009-11-02. -
2 of 2 members found this review helpful.
Is this your first attempt at a Sedaris book?
“If you have never read any other Sedaris books, don't read this one. You may never discover why he is a popular as he is. By far the most disappointing book to date. Grab any other. Just not this one. Only read this if you want to be able to say you have read all of his books. There are some good parts but they are few and far between.
An amazon user wrote this on 2009-10-29.
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1 of 1 members found this review helpful.
Most. Disappointing. Sedaris. EVER!
“This book is just mundane. I hate to say it, but Sedaris has gotten old and apparently with oldness comes boringness. "Naked" is one of my all-time top 5 books. But now, well, David Sedaris has given up all his faults and vices, except for being anal (pun kind of intended).
An amazon user wrote this on 2009-10-27.
The book starts out strong, typically hilarious slice-of-life Sedaris, but then he gets all into quitting smoking and it turns into the kind of self-improvement stuff I just have no time for.
I can't believe I'd ever say this about the man I once considered my favorite author, but I didn't even finish the book.
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Always a pleasure
“David Sedaris is always hilarious and touching, and When You Are Engulfed in Flames was no exception. I listened to this on audiobook during my commute, and I was alternately laughing and tearing up on the highway! This wasn't my favorite Sedaris that I've ever read, but he's still better than most of what's out there, especially when you are listening to him on audio. He is one of my favorite narrators; his delivery is delightful. While I have purchased his audio versions of Holidays on Ice and Live at Carnegie Hall to listen to over and over again, this was one that I chose to borrow from the library and probably wouldn't purchase. I did enjoy it a lot, but I am pretty frugal (a Scroogey miser). If the price doesn't seem extravagant to you, I would say it's definitely worth it. If $25 seems like a bit much (hello, kindred spirit!) request this from your local library. You'll be glad you did.”
An amazon user wrote this on 2009-10-25. -
such a fun read!
“i laughed out loud at several points in this book. being my first Sedaris book, you can rest assured that i will be downloading more this afternoon. lots of fun. if you like his writing or his radio you will not be dissappointed.”
An amazon user wrote this on 2009-10-25.
