Me Talk Pretty One Day

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  • ID: 3200
  • Added: 2025-10-17
  • Updated: 2025-12-30
  • ISBN: 9780316073653
  • Publisher: Hachette UK
  • Published: 2009-05-04
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 4

David Sedaris's 'Me Talk Pretty One Day' is a delightful collection of essays that capture the humor and absurdity of everyday life. Sedaris's recent move to Paris serves as a backdrop for his attempts to learn French, resulting in hilarious pieces like 'Me Talk Pretty One Day.' His family also inspires many of the essays, such as 'You Can't Kill the Rooster,' a portrait of his brother who speaks incessant hip-hop slang to his bewildered father. Sedaris's sharp wit and unique perspective turn mundane experiences into sidesplitting stories, making this collection a joy to read. /n/n Compared by The New Yorker to Twain and Hawthorne, Sedaris has become one of our best-loved authors. His essays on living in Paris are some of the funniest he's ever written, offering a fresh and humorous take on cultural differences and personal growth. Whether he's honing a finer fury in response to modern annoyances or performing unforgettable impressions, Sedaris's work is a testament to his comedic genius and keen observational skills.

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entertaining 4.00

This review highlights the book as a comedy must-read, with the reviewer enjoying it and looking forward to more works by the author.

The reviewer found the book to be a hilarious and enjoyable read, appreciating its comedic elements. They express interest in exploring more of the author's work and enjoying his humor in other formats like audio.


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    This is a comedy must-read and I basically enjoyed reading it.

    Would I read more of Sedaris? Likely.

    Will I enjoy it when I hear him on air? Yes ...

Reddit - r/books · 2022-07-14
delightful 4.00

The book is a delightful mix of humor and relatable experiences. It's the kind of book that makes you laugh out loud and then quietly nod in recognition a moment later.

This book is a delightful mix of humor and relatable experiences. It's the kind of book that makes you laugh out loud and then quietly nod in recognition a moment later. The author's unique perspective and humor make it a standout collection of essays. The writing is witty and thought-provoking, and the stories are engaging. The book's humor is not just about laughing out loud but also about quietly nodding in recognition of the situations described. It's a book that will make you laugh and think, making it a great choice for any book club. The author's unique perspective and humor make it a standout collection of essays.


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    Its the kind of book that makes you laugh out loud and then quietly nod in recognition a moment later.

    Sedaris may not be for everyone, but when it works, it really works.

    The book's humor is not just about laughing out loud but also about quietly nodding in recognition of the situations described.

www.stuckinabook.com · 2015-02-26
mixed 3.50

The reviewer found the book amusing but felt uncomfortable with certain topics like drug-taking.

While the reviewer found the book extremely amusing, they admitted to discomfort with some of the subject matter, particularly the parts about drug use. Despite this, the humor and wit of the author shone through, making it an engaging read.


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    It is all extremely amusing (as that topic is more or less set up to be), even given my discomfort at reading about drug-taking.

    What makes it ...

    extremely amusing

hilarious 4.00

The reviewer found the initial chapters hilarious and enjoyed the humorous and heart-warming portrayal of the author's life.

The reviewer thoroughly enjoyed the book, particularly the first five chapters which they found hilarious. They appreciated the humorous and heart-warming portrayal of the author's life, making it a standout read.


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    The initial five chapters were hilarious and made me laugh aloud.

    One of my favourites was Sedaris' humorous and heart-warming potrait of his ...

    hilarious