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Rebekah
I read this but honestly don't remember too much about it. "Me Talk Pretty" stands out much more in my mind. Funny at times, but I think this book couldn't quite live up to all the hype about it, and I ended up being disappointed. ...more
Rachel N.
Aug 07, 2009 rated it liked it
Basically a collection of random short stories covering events throughout David Sedaris' life. I listened to the audiobook version and I like that Sedaris actually read it. I found several of the stories amusing. My main problem with the book is that the stories don't connect together and are told in random order so a story from childhood is followed by a story from today then a story from twenty years ago which confused me. ...more
Wes F
Jan 20, 2021 rated it liked it  ·  review of another edition
Some funny stuff here & there, mostly from his growing up years in a Greek immigrant family in NC. Could do without the later life gay life comments, thanks very much. Best thing--loved the audiobook accent of his brother--haha, classic. Borrowed from the library; listened to via iPhone.
Kay Green
Aug 31, 2015 rated it liked it
I listened to this book and it was read by David himself. He has a great voice. The stories were quirky, somewhat amusing, and always from a very unique perspective. Good companion to driving.
Cherylcali "turn the page"
It was okay but, not funny like I had read through some of the others ratings. He does talk about everything his family goes through.
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