Me Talk Pretty One Day
by David Sedaris
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Book Reviews of Me Talk Pretty One Day
Book Review: WARNING ...DON'T READ THIS IN PUBLIC ME " TALK PRETTY "
Summary: 5 Stars
IF YOU HAVE ANY SORT OF TWISTED SENSE OF HUMOR YOU'LL BE LAUGHING OUT LOUD AND STRANGERS WILL BE EITHER WANTING TO SEE THE TITLE OR PEOPLE WILL START MOVING AWAY FROM YOU . THERE ARE SO MANY CHAPTERS WHERE I WAS CRYING FROM LAUGHTER . COURSE THERE ARE SOME THAT ARE JUST SO ,SO BUT, THAT'S TO BE EXPECTED .
NO ONE CAN KEEP UP THAT SORT OF HUMOR THRU OUT EVERY PAGE IN AN ENTIRE BOOK . BUT, THERE'S PLENTY TO SMILE ABOUT.
IF YOU HAVEN'T FORGOTTEN HOW TO LET YOURSELF GO AND NEED SOME REAL COMIC RELIEF READ THIS OLD BOOK IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY . AND IF YOU HAD , WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT , THEN RE-READ IT ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU ARE DEPRESSED . " ME TALK PRETTY ONE DAY " .
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Book Review: the one to buy
Summary: 5 Stars
It's as simple as this: if you are going to purchase one David Sedaris book (I would highly recommend more than one), this is the one to get. I laughed more at Me Talk Pretty One Day than any other book I've read. Ever. My wife highly recommended it to me and I'm glad she did. I read a fair amount, but rarely humor; in print, it just doesn't translate well for me usually. However, MTPOD had me laughing constantly, as hard as any live stand-up comedian, comedy (movie or play, audio recording, joke at the office, etc. might induce. This is a book to read regardless what you usually read. It's top shelf regardless of your preferences. Just buy it. You're wasting time.
- Charles
Book Review: By far his best
Summary: 5 Stars
I've read all of Sedaris's works and "Me Talk Pretty" is by far his best. David Sedaris can write a story about himself like no one else can. He combines different essays explaining hilarious mishaps he has endured and the telling alone would be enough to give this five stars, but oh, the humor! Sedaris's conflicts are hilarious and his take on them only makes them more so. From his childhood in North Carolina, to his trip to France, he explains all kinds of mishaps he has been in and works them in a whole-book. If you enjoyed J.T.Mccraes_Katzenjammer_book with its hilarity and off-the-wall humor, then "Me Talk Pretty" is one for you as well.Book Review: Originality, Great Writing, Irreverence, Wit
Summary: 5 Stars
This book had me laughing out loud more than anything I've read in a long time. What I liked best about the collection, however, is that each essay carries its own weight. There is a purpose to each story and I never questioned how long it took me to get from start to finish. I was too busy laughing. Sedaris taps into his entire being, putting his heart and soul into his work. No one is safe--especially his colorful family and outrageous friends. Some might find his work offensive, but he makes no excuses. You get what you get with this collection . . . originality, great writing, irreverence, wit.Book Review: Interesting, but not all it's 'cracked up' to be
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this book because it is supposed to be really funny. I did find a few portions of the book humorous (although, it wasn't exactly sidesplitting laughter) I found myself a little disappointed. I thought the book was interesting because it kept my attention, and I can't really say it was dull, just not as spectacular as some of the reviewers have said. I do however, think that humor is very subjective, some people will love this book, and others will not be very impressed. It's going to come down to what tickles your funny bone, and unfortunately, this book didn't tickle mine.