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When You Are Engulfed In Flames
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A hilarious and clever book about modern life from the No.1 best selling writer.
A hilarious and clever book about modern life from the No.1 best selling writer.
* A brilliant new collection of stories from the number 1 bestselling writer named by TIME magazine as America's Favorite Humorist
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David Sedaris' remarkable ability to uncover the hilarious absurdity teeming just below the surface of everyday life is elevated to wilder and more entertaining heights than ever in this new book of stories.
Sedaris proceeds from bizarre conundrums of daily life—such as the etiquette of having a lozenge fall from your mouth into the lap of a fellow passenger, or how to soundproof your windows with LP covers against neurotic songbirds—to the most deeply resonant human truths.
Taking in the parasitic worm that once lived in his mother-in-law's leg, an encounter with a dingo, the purchase of a human skeleton, and culminating in a brilliant account of his attempt to quit smoking—in Tokyo—David Sedaris’ sixth story collection is a fresh masterpiece of comic writing.
When You Are Engulfed in Flames is not just a book; it is an experience of laughter and poignant reflections on the peculiar nature of human existence.
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David Sedaris's When You Are Engulfed In Flames is praised for its darkly glittering anecdotes and humour, transforming neuroticism into comedy. Reviewers highlight his proficiency in delivering hilariously honest and perceptive tales, with a style often compared to literary greats and comedians. The memoir's essays are seen as unique and extraordinary, offering a mix of excitement and irritation, reflective of a confessional culture that thrives on personal revelations.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780349116471
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 May 2009
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Abacus
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 252g
Pages: 320
About the Author
David Sedaris lives in Paris. Raised in North Carolina, he has worked as a housecleaner and most famously, as a part-time elf for Macy's. Several of his plays have been produced, and he is a regular contributor to Esquire and Public Radio International's 'This American Life.'
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