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juliamarievincent's review against another edition
Sedaris needs to stay away from fiction. It seems to only be for shock factor how far he goes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Child death
rinnk's review against another edition
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
The Santaland Diaries was pretty funny but after that one story, the book fell flat. The jokes were not funny and the sense of humor was always negative. To the point of sounding whiny. As the book progressed the weirdness of the stories did as well leaving me confused. I wish I liked it more...but I didn't.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, and Cursing
Minor: Classism
bella_cavicchi's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
I tried my hardest to enjoy HOLIDAYS ON ICE, and even chuckled aloud at "Santaland Diaries," but none of the stories feel connected so much as jammed together with the loose tie of "holiday"—and so everything falls a bit flat. Onto the next book club selection!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, and Child death
Moderate: Death
lgmelcher's review against another edition
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Child death, and Racial slurs
linneahbt's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
I have always enjoyed David Sedaris in podcasts and appearances but haven't ever read his work. A lot of these stories held the charm and wit that I associated with him but some quickly crossed the line into offensive, bizarre, uncomfortable... Made for a rollercoaster of a reading experience.
The personal essays I enjoyed so much that I'd honestly rate them higher but some of the stories in this collection crossed the line for me. I know this is n old book but he'd do well to update his language.
The personal essays I enjoyed so much that I'd honestly rate them higher but some of the stories in this collection crossed the line for me. I know this is n old book but he'd do well to update his language.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, and Child death
lani's review against another edition
dark
funny
informative
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, and Racism