Naked by David Sedaris Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Naked
Book Review: Absolutely the Best
Summary: 5 Stars
Sedaris is witty and fun. This is a wonderful book with unpredictable stories and characters.Book Review: Actually, a funny NAKED truth!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book was incredible! After finishing the whole thing in an afternoon, I was amazed at the quality of writng (honesty, humour, and vigilance) that David possesses. Please, write more. This book WILL be worn out by the number of friends laughing their heads off. Thank you! P.S.> Thank God I'm not the only one who collects teeth from kittens! Phew!
Book Review: Add This to the List of "Things to Read Before I Die"
Summary: 5 Stars
Anyone who has read David Sedaris' work or listened to him on NPR knows he has a style all his own. The book Naked brings the reader along on a journey through short essays that describe, in detail, aspects of his life that the common man may never experience. The final essay, which shares the title of the book, describes his experience at a nudist colony. He embraces the awkwardness of the situation and bravely details his insecurities. A tool he skillfully uses through his entire collection of essays is humor. If the humor aspect were stripped away from his writing, his work most certainly would take a darker and more depressing tone. I believe this is what makes his writing unique: his honesty, his bravery, and not to mention his phenomenal skill as a writer and a storyteller. The topics he deals with are very real which give the reader a strong sense of connection to him and his experiences. I can't help but admire him for his ability to rise above difficult situations, particularly in his childhood.
Sedaris' work can almost be described as having layers like an onion. On one level he is funny, on another he is honest and open, on yet another he is sarcastic, and at the core is a message about life. He tells a story without dominating the reader's experience; to get the core message one must look a little deeper, one must think! Any level of reader can appreciate his essays because no matter how deep one chooses to explore, he or she will find something to connect with, even if it's just for a laugh. I read his books when I'm having a bad day and need a little pick-me-up. I read his books when I want to be challenged as a reader. I read his books when I need inspiration. I recommend this book to anyone who wishes to be entertained and learn something new through another's life stories.
Just to add, Me Talk Pretty One Day is another excellent book by David!
Book Review: Addictive.
Summary: 5 Stars
David Sedaris takes you on a journey through part of his life in a series of autobiographical essays - each one better than the last. If you're in the mood for a comical autobiography then this is for you!Book Review: Almost got kicked off the plane
Summary: 5 Stars
Some of the stories in this book are so funny I was crying in my seat on the plane. This is David at his best.