Unique Hilarious, biting, and absurdly relatable stories & essays.
This book is a delightful rollercoaster ride through the bizarre and hilarious landscape of David Sedaris's mind. With his sharp wit and keen observations, Sedaris effortlessly exposes the ridiculousness of everyday life. Whether he's recounting his adventures as a DIY suburban dad or poking fun at Santa's dark side, Sedaris leaves you laughing and nodding in recognition. Barrel Fever is a perfect pick for anyone seeking a dose of humor and a fresh perspective on the quirks of human behavior.
ISBN: 9780316779425
Authors:
David Sedaris
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Date of Publication: 1994-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.79
(rated by 54893 readers)
Description
In David Sedaris’s world, no one is safe and no cow is sacred. A manic cross between Mark Leyner, Fran Lebowitz, and the National Enquirer, Sedaris’s collection of essays is a rollicking tour through the national Zeitgeist: a do-it-yourself suburban dad saves money by performing home surgery; a man who is loved too much flees the heavyweight champion of the world; a teenage suicide tries to incite a lynch mob at her funeral; a bitter Santa abuses the elves.David Sedaris made his debut on NPR’s Morning Edition with “SantaLand Diaries”, recounting his strange-but-true experiences as an elf at Macy’s, and soon became one of the show’s most popular commentators. With a perfect eye and a voice infused with as much empathy as wit, Sedaris writes stories and essays that target the soulful ridiculousness of our behavior. Barrel Fever is like a blind date with modern life, and anything can happen.Parade --Music for lovers --The last you'll hear from me --My manuscript --Firestone --We get along --Glen's homophobia newsletter vol. 3, no. 2 --Don's story --Season's greeting to our friends and family!!! --Jamboree --After Malison --Barrel fever --Diary of a smoker --Giantess --The curly kind --SantaLand diaries
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