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Summary: Find yourself a corner...
Review: somewhere in your abode and get comfortable. This book is so funny and clever that you will want to read it from cover to cover and and laugh to yourself. Then you will go back to Amazon.com and order all the other books by David Sedaris. Better yet, order a bunch for all those friends who need a rousing, cheerful read.
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Summary: Me love thith book
Review: This book is an absolute hoot! I laughed out loud, loudly, more times than I can count. His description of his dad, mom, siblings, pals and enemies are hilarious. I haven't laughed this much since reading Forrest Gump.
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Summary: Proves that anyone can write a book these days!
Review: Sedaris is a talented writer; he has good sentence structure and uses creative analogies to bring across his humor. Although I am impressed by his ability to be funny in writing, I wasn't at all tempted to laugh out loud (as other review writer have said). It's not THAT funny.What I find disappointing about the book is not the writing itself, but the writer and the content. His life is not all that different from the average American. Yes, his experiences in France are beyond that of what most of us accomplish in our lives, but then just write about France and leave out the whole childhood bit; it's no more interesting than anyone else's.
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Summary: I'm still laughing!
Review: I have never recommended a book so highly, to so many people. I read this book on a long flight and I am quite sure others on the plane thought I was mentally retarded, emotionally unstable and totally socially unacceptable for my constant, hysterical laughter. Don't borrow it. Buy it! In fact, buy TWO! You will want a copy to keep and one to give a stubborn friend who refuses your repeated attempts to read them your favorite chapter. Definitely the funniest book I have ever so completely identified with.
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Summary: Exceptional!
Review: Possibily Sedaris' BEST work in conversational masterpieces. So funny I couldn't read at times. I would recommend this book before Naked, as Naked was not as focused as Me Talk Pretty..
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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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