
When You Are Engulfed in Flames
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David Sedaris
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By:
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David Sedaris
He tests the limits of love when Hugh lances a boil from his backside, and pushes the boundaries of laziness when, finding the water shut off in his house in Normandy, he looks to the water in a vase of fresh cut flowers to fill the coffee machine.
From armoring the windows with LP covers to protect the house from neurotic songbirds, to the awkwardness of having a lozenge fall from your mouth into the lap of a sleeping fellow passenger on a plane, David Sedaris uses life's most bizarre moments to reach new heights in understanding love and fear, family and strangers.
Culminating in a brilliantly funny account of his venture to Tokyo in order to quit smoking, David Sedaris' sixth essay collection has been avidly anticipated.
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Critic reviews
"Older, wiser, smarter and meaner, Sedaris...defies the odds once again by delivering an intelligent take on the banalities of an absurd life." (Kirkus Reviews)
"This latest collection proves that not only does Sedaris still have it, but he's also getting better....Sedaris's best stuff will still - after all this time - move, surprise, and entertain." (Booklist)
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I don't see a lot of humour in his relationship with Hugh, his love of spiders or his friendship with the village pedophile. I would suggest listening to some of his earlier books before this one.
A more sombre Sedaris
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No matter the mood you are in, this will make you feel better!
Get ready to lol
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Sedaris' latest book rocks
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Laugh out loud good.
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It's a private comedy show on your phone
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Would you consider the audio edition of When You Are Engulfed in Flames to be better than the print version?
I feel that it is, but I think it's because Sedaris narrates it himself.What other book might you compare When You Are Engulfed in Flames to and why?
His other books are pretty similar, I find his writing style unique so it's hard to compare.Which character – as performed by David Sedaris – was your favorite?
His mother is hilarious, and makes me jealous of his childhood, but then again not so much.If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Addiction, a journey. Though I think the title is way better.Any additional comments?
Sedaris is a genius at making everyday life captivating, and childhood trauma funny and heart warming.Sedaris has a wonderful gallows humor
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Language
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Would you consider the audio edition of When You Are Engulfed in Flames to be better than the print version?
This was my first audible listen and took me some time to convert from an avid book reader to a listener.Once I got into the cadence of David Sedaris' telling of these stories, I really enjoyed them and laughed out loud on many occasions. I will listen to this again.Who was your favorite character and why?
Hugh. The cab driver. The cranky lady on the airplane....the list goes on.Which scene was your favorite?
As most of my favourite scenes weren't PG, I dare not write those here. Suffice it to say, if I ever meet Mr. Sedaris I will ask him if his sister still owns 'that' magazine.Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Helen.My First Audible Listen
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Hilarious
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Longtime Sedaris fan, new listener
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