All his books are great
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I was one of the first to buy NAKED and, well, all of Sedaris's books. The best, by far, is ME TALK PRETTY, but NAKED is second in line for honors. As with all Mr. Sedaris's books, they are somewhat autiobiographical if not totally. Sedaris is truly THE funniest writer America has ever produced, though Palahniuk and McCrae are equally as talented. Still, Sedaris is in a category by himself. Naked is the author's usual antics, looking at the human condition. If you like to laugh, run, don't walk to buy NAKED.
Also recommended: KATZENJAMMER by McCrae
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Funny and witty
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This is a very funny book, so funny that I shed tears of fun throughout the time that I read it. The title "Naked" is itself enticing, and reading the book offers no regrets for making the choice. Also recommended: Union Moujik, House of the Dead, White Fang,The usurper and other stories. Hilarious and witty they are, these stories are also pager turners.
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RAW AND FUNNY!
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David Sedaris' "Naked" is aptly titled, because he is a writer with no qualms about laying himself and his life bare on the page. Very few writers, I think, would be willing to admit to the insecurities, quirks and downright deceptions that grace the pages of this collection of memories. Were this a work of fiction, many readers would be put off by the bizarre exploits and experiences Mr. Sedaris relates, saying that they are all far too strange to believe. But this isn't fiction, and the reader may find himself squirming uncomfortably when recognizing the truth of Sedaris' supremely dysfunctional family -- a truth that mirrors far more contemporary American families than any phony Ozzie and Harriet ideal ever could. His sharp-tongued mother, smoking and drinking her way to an early demise due to cancer; his oblivious father, alternately ranting and cajoling his children, trying to teach them the joys of playing golf; and his two sisters, each as puzzled about their parents and the mysteries of life as he is combine to form a nuclear family that is constantly on the verge of a meltdown. Anyone familiar with Sedaris' other literary works -- "Barrel Fever," "Holidays on Ice" and "Me Talk Pretty One Day" -- or his contributions to Esquire magazine and NPR will surely enjoy this work. To those of you who haven't heard or read him yet, I can't think of a better place to start but try it for yourself! Pick up a copy! Another book I need to recommend -- as funny as Sedaris, and very much on my mind since I purchased a "used" copy off Amazon is "The Losers' Club: Complete Restored Edition" by Richard Perez, an exceptional, highly entertaining and funny little novel I can't stop thinking about.
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The Naked truth is . . . that I loved this!
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NAKED is one of the best! Hmmm...Yes! Sedaris' first book BARREL FEVER left me aching for more of his self-deprecating sense of humor. Aching for over a year, in fact. His new book, although a bit more serious in tone, still is jam packed with the humor so twisted that we are sometimes afraid to laugh and enjoy it. Sedaris is a master at developing characters psychological foibles (In NAKED we are led to believe they are his foibles) in such a way that even the characters don't realize that they are slightly demented. " A Plague of Tics" is the best and most memorable of the seventeen stories partly because we can identify with the small boy's compulsive behavior, which he deems totally acceptable and has even driven his complacent mother to do the same. Most every person can find an awkward moment looking back through their childhood years and Sedaris seems to find the most painful ones and make them plainly and unabashedly comical. Must also recommend that you try and get a copy of THE CHILDREN'S CORNER by Jackson McCrae. Sedaris-like, but with an even deeper understanding of the human condition (or lack thereof).
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Necked
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NAKED has to be the funniest book I've ever read. I expected to read the book, write my review and be done with it. But, after reading it through the first time, I had to pick it up and read it again. In fact, the first time I read through it, after I read certain 'chapters' I'd go back and read it again. I'll admit I felt a little silly sitting in my bedroom laughing out loud to myself as I read the book, but seriously, it was THAT funny. I would recommend this book to anyone who has a great sense of humor, anyone who feels they lack a sense of humor, anyone who needs a pick-me-up after a hard week. I truly feel this book could be enjoyed by just about anyone. It does use some harsh language from time to time, but nothing I found to be offensive. I is a great book and I would definitely have to say David Sedaris is one of, if not, my favorite authors! If you liked McCrae's THE CHILDREN'S CORNER or Sedaris's ME TALK PRETTY, then you'll love this as well.
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