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Summary: Laughed Out Loud
Review: I laughed out loud on almost every page of his book. By far the funniest novel I have ever read. The stories were touching and heartfelt and I cannot wait to read every thing else he has ever written.
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Summary: Milk-through-the-nose funny, and yet often poignant
Review: Sedaris has a real gift for language. Although according to the book, that langauge is decidedly not french.The tales that comprise the first half of the book relate his childhood and family - they're the sort of absurd family everyone has but never really talks about. They're an odd bunch, and Sedaris truly manages to make them seem larger-than-life even though you know deep-down they're no stranger than anyone else's clan. Particularly howl-inducing is the story of his youngest brother, who has mystifyingly deisgnated himself "the Rooster" and is about as far at-odds with the rest of the family as could possibly be. And yet, between the Rooster's foul language and rough manners, the sense of kinship between him and the clan's detatched patriarch si definitley conveyed in a heartfelt and stupifyingly funny manner. Also notable is the vignette "12 Moments in the Life of the Artist" which self-deprecatingly plays on Sedaris's own artistic pretension and relates his daliances with art school, sculpting, methamphetamines and most terrifyingly conceptual and performance art. An absolutely brilliant piece, he manages to skewer the whole performance art movement as well as his own silly notions of the artist lifestyle in one fell swoop. The second half of the book details his life in France and his struggles with the language. While slightly less emotionally attached than the first half of the book, it is often even funnier, with the ridiculous mangling of the french langauge, the odd things he learns to say (he studies medical french for fun), the aggressive and verbally abusive french teacher, and the difficulties with noun gender. I've read this book a dozen times already and never does it fail to send me into fits. Definitely one of my all-time favorites.
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Summary: david sedaris is LOL funny time and time again
Review: this was recommended to me by a friend and it was my first exposure to david sedaris. if you've never heard of david, you may have heard of his sister amy who plays "jerry blank" on the comedy central show, "strangers with candy." if you like her humor, you'll definitly love davids books.
i never laughed outloud so much from reading. his stories are, for the most part, nonfictional tales of his off-beat life. scattered and out of order, each chapter is an adventure in and of itself. if you're thinking of buying this book, do yourself a favor and order the other 3 as well. "holidays on ice," "barrel fever," and "naked" are just as crazy and entertaining.
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Summary: Laugh Out Loud
Review: I am a huge fan of David Sedaris on public radio and when I saw his book, I knew I had to read it. I found myself bursting into laughter and having to read entire chapters out loud to my husband. Definitely a great book that makes you look for the hilarious moments in your own family.
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Summary: The Life and Times of a Greek Gay Drug Addict
Review: A friend recently lent me this book. I was delighted that he did so. I've heard of Mr. Sedaris, but, for some reason, never seemed to get around to reading his book. Having read the works of his contemporaries such as Michael Thomas Ford, Joel Perry and Bob Smith. Only Joel Perry rates as being funnier, but David Sedaris has certainly led a more interesting life. I don't know if the title stems from his attempts to overcome a childhood lisp, or his attempts to learn French, either of which are pretty funny. Mr. Sedaris' string of unusual jobs, performance art pieces, drug experiences and time in France with his boyfriend are all priceless and unique stories. Listening to an international French class attempting to explain Easter to a Muslim student is priceless, and leads to a flashback to his Greek Orthodox upbringing and memories of holidays falling later than their Catholic equivelent. Something that had frustrated me throughout my childhood. Unlike the other authors mentioned above, very little of the book is actually gay. It just goes to show you gay men can have a life outside their sexuality.
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Summary: One hell of a book
Review: Wow, this book was really funny! I start laughing in a public place and peaple look at me strange. I've never had a book this funny before. I've lent it to about 9 friends.
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Summary: Don't read this in public!
Review: I was laughing out loud so much that I couldn't read it on my way to work because other people on the train would give strange looks, it is THAT funny! He is hilarious and it helps if you've ever heard one of Mr. Sedaris' readings on NPR. It's a lot better to read this book with his voice in your head, with his intonations and sarcasms.
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Summary: Funny and Sincere...Possibly True?
Review: Funny stuff from Sedaris, a guy who's qualified to write funny stories because he's lived them, one way or another. I have no doubt that Sedaris stretches the truth in many of his anecdotes, but that's a sign of a good storyteller (after all, anyone could be passive witness to a great many funny incidents, but that doesn't mean we'll necessarily laugh with just anybody). When you have this much amusing material, it's no coincidence - it's skill. What I loved best was Sedaris's ability to tell ordinary yet quirky stories involving everyday yet hilarious people. He does this without talking down, settling for empty sarcasm, or self-pity. Here is an observant narrator both full of wit and imagination and free of cumbersome pretension. From his blunt mom and deluded dad, to his innocently cruel but deliciously virulent sister, the supporting players (the subjects, even) are likeable and familiar.
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Summary: not as good as "Naked" but still a funny book!
Review: "Me Talk Pretty One Day" is Sedaris' fourth collection of stories. This book contains some hilarious moments in "You Can't Kill the Rooster" about his brother, Paul, and "Jesus Shaves" about French lessons. There are plenty of laugh-out-loud moments in this book. If you've enjoyed David's other offerings, "MTPOD" is for you.
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Summary: Inspire...
Review: I have read this book about 7 times, I can't stop reading it, is just the perfect mixture of real life, sarcasm, our inner dreams, fears and thought, our insecurities, is just a great book from some one who is a great observer.
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