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Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk

By: David Sedaris
Narrated by: David Sedaris, Sian Phillips, Dylan Baker, Elaine Stritch
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Featuring David Sedaris's unique blend of hilarity and heart, this new collection of keen-eyed animal-themed tales is an utter delight. Though the characters may not be human, the situations in these stories bear an uncanny resemblance to the insanity of everyday life.

In "The Toad, the Turtle, and the Duck," three strangers commiserate about animal bureaucracy while waiting in a complaint line. In "Hello Kitty," a cynical feline struggles to sit through his prison-mandated AA meetings. In "The Squirrel and the Chipmunk," a pair of star-crossed lovers is separated by prejudiced family members.

With original illustrations by Ian Falconer, author of the bestselling Olivia series of children's books, these stories are David Sedaris at his most observant, poignant, and surprising.PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.©2010 David Sedaris (P)2010 Hachette Audio Anthologies Anthologies & Short Stories Fiction Literature & Fiction Short Stories Funny Witty Heartfelt Feel-Good
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I honestly don't know how to describe this book. It has a few laugh-out-loud moments, but mostly I found myself listening with half-smile and dumb-founded look on my face, trying to comprehend what I was hearing. Imagine David Sedaris, living as an animal.

Bizarrely compelling

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Would you listen to Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk again? Why?

I have no memories of being read to as a child , but, as an adult, this is one book that I could see myself requesting to hear over and over again.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk?

There are many, but love the first story of the simian beautician placating the cat for tips seems to remind me of everyone.

What about the narrators’s performance did you like?

I loved all of the narrators voices

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

I return to this book over and over

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I *rarely* listen to an audiobook twice. This was such a precious collection of pithy, juicy little stories that I *had* to listen to some of them multiple times. Loved the narration too, particularly Elaine Stritch. She captured the tone of the story perfectly.

Little gems!

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Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris surprised me in a great way. I was surprised that charming stories about animals could make me think deeply about so many different subjects. This book may be laugh out loud funny and it may also shock and sadden the reader, as well. Some of the stories have a very raw edge and for that reason, I can't recommend this book to everyone. I would strongly recommend this book to fans of the author and to anyone interested in having their conventional beliefs challenged in unique, sometimes sardonic ways. The narration performances by David Sedaris, Sian Phillips, Dylan Baker, and Elaine Stritch are outstanding and each one strengthens and expands the excellent writing in amazing, entertaining ways. Everything about this production is top notch.

We Need Fantasy to Face and Survive Reality

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I love to read, listen to or watch David Sedaris! His books keep me in stitches most of the time and I can't listen to them at work because I disturb others when I laugh out loud! This, however, was not his best.

Not his best

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I was going to return this book, as I had hoped for heartwarming animal themed stories.
The stories are more like parables and there are some violent ones and sexual themes. Definitely not child appropriate.
The voice acting is outstanding and it is the reason I did not return the book. Once I understood what the actual feel of the book was meant to be, I enjoyed the stories more. However, as an animal lover, I found certain aspects disturbing.

Not the cute stories I had hoped for

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what an interesting way to tell a story. as with all david sedaris books, I thought it was "perfect" lol

the way this story is told

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I had a rack of shirts to iron. I downloaded this book and set up the ironing board. I was laughing out loud, while ironing away. I love David Sedaris and the voices on this audiobook are perfect.

Laughed out loud

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This is a masterpiece. I loved every second of it. If you are a fan of David Sedaris, do not sleep on this audiobook.

Always hilarious

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I just finished a large fantasy book and this was just a fun little palate cleanse. I like the premise of all the stories being from the animals' perspectives. I like other Sedaris a bit more, but this was still worth the listen.

A good palate cleanse

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