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queenbethie's review against another edition
2.0
Oh Mr. Sedaris, I am beginning to tire of you. Barrel Fever lacked the freshness and satire of your previous work, and was beyond pushing limits; it was down right inappropriate and sad at times. I was happier when I finished the book, and previously I could hardly put a Sedaris book down. Better luck next time.
hannahbcruz's review against another edition
5.0
I give it 5 ⭐️ purely for the rooster chapter, it’s just that good
bibliobrandie's review against another edition
4.0
I love David Sedaris. It was interesting to go back to listen to his early work after listening to every other thing he's written. I enjoyed the personal essays more than the stories. Just hearing Amy Sedaris read parts of this book and the essay called, "You Can't Kill the Rooster," (where Amy reads for the part of their brother, Paul) was worth it.
cr4nkyp4nts's review against another edition
4.0
I always find plenty to enjoy in David Sedaris books. Particularly if they're performed by him. And even more if his sister Amy is involved. I don't find every story incredibly funny but even those that I don't like a whole lot gives me something to chuckle about.
ankitmamc's review against another edition
3.0
This was my third book by David Sedaris. The first two (Dress your family... And Me Talk Pretty...) left a big impression on me in terms of how 'out of nowhere' an apparent 'no one' sourced his comic commentary from.
This book, however, did not tickle me much, nor did it provide the much sought after Sedaris touch of 'innocent humour'. Parts featuring Amy Sedaris in the narration were not a welcome change either.
Will read one more David Sedaris book later this year, hopefully can rediscover the affinity for his style of humour which is, more often than not, simply brilliant.
This book, however, did not tickle me much, nor did it provide the much sought after Sedaris touch of 'innocent humour'. Parts featuring Amy Sedaris in the narration were not a welcome change either.
Will read one more David Sedaris book later this year, hopefully can rediscover the affinity for his style of humour which is, more often than not, simply brilliant.
majestictrilobite's review against another edition
dark
funny
fast-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Racism, Death of parent, Alcohol, Racial slurs, Drug abuse, Alcoholism, Violence, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, Physical abuse, and Cursing