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Barrel Fever and Other Stories

By: David Sedaris
Narrated by: David Sedaris, Amy Sedaris
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In David Sedaris' world, no one is safe and no cow is sacred. A manic cross between Mark Leyner, Fran Lebowitz, and the National Enquirer, Sedaris' collection of essays is a rollicking tour through the national Zeitgeist: a do-it-yourself suburban dad saves money by performing home surgery; a man who is loved too much flees the heavyweight champion of the world; a teenage suicide tries to incite a lynch mob at her funeral; a bitter Santa abuses the elves.

David Sedaris made his debut on NPR's Morning Edition with "SantaLand Diaries", recounting his strange-but-true experiences as an elf at Macy's, and soon became one of the show's most popular commentators. With a perfect eye and a voice infused with as much empathy as wit, Sedaris writes stories and essays that target the soulful ridiculousness of our behavior. Barrel Fever is like a blind date with modern life, and anything can happen.

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Critic reviews

"Extremely, relentlessly funny." (Booklist)
"David and Amy Sedaris have a deadpan delivery as ironic as the words they read. The two of them create a nuclear barrage of humor you could never replicate by reading this material on your own." (The Boston Globe)
Entertaining Stories • Dark Humor • Original Content • Engaging Narratives • Hilarious Moments • Gifted Authors
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Fans of Sedaris will love this collection of essays and stories. Sedaris has a wit about him like no other. Very LGBTQIA+ friendly. Highly recommend if you enjoy hilarity & well written stories. This is an early collection from Sedaris. This book is exactly why I fell in love with this author.

Classic Sedaris..

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As a writer, storyteller and reader, David` Sedaris has done another fine job. These stories are original and engaging—-and fun.

David Sedalia at his best

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Listening to David and Amy Sedaris reading was an utter utter delight! I hope he will include more family members in his readings in the future!

Another delight

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The usual wit from a very funny man 😊... Original, provocative, silly and gutbustingly funny.

funny funny funny

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I just love early Sedaris. Some of the satirical stuff is unlike what he does now (like Don’s Story, about a loser who goes to Hollywood and is courted by all these bigwig producers and stars about selling his life story), but I still love them.

Easily David Sedaris at his best

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Barrel Fever is an absolute joy to read and listen to. David and Amy Sedalia are two of my wife’s and my favorite authors, truly gifted. Can’t say enough wonderful things about them both, and this fabulous book.

Barrel Fever - a Triumph!

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Would you consider the audio edition of Barrel Fever and Other Stories to be better than the print version?

Always entertaining

Who was your favorite character and why?

David

Have you listened to any of David Sedaris and Amy Sedaris ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I love them all

Any additional comments?

I can listen over and over and still enjoy

Laughter Heals

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A mixture of essays and short stories, there are some great moments, but also some not so great. Not bad, mind you, just not as consistently good as David's later publications. Still, in the end, a must for Sedaris fans.

Uneven but still great

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Laugh out loud funny story telling at it's best. I love it best when he talks about his family with their bizarre humor.

love David Sedaris

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Davis Sedaris was younger when he wrote this book and his sense of humor is dark and hilarious. LOVE this book!

David Sedaris is Edgier and Sometimes Funnier

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