Book Reviews of Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim

Great, classic David Sedaris. One of the few writers that can make me laugh out loud! He is perverse, irreverent and so dead-on with his descriptions of people and situations that we all know.

Painful, laugh-out-loud stuff, Sedaris is a master of wry humor. I had a lot of "I can't believe he really said that!" moments.

Some of this is amusing, some is pretty raw. Some is a little of both! LOL

I ordered this one to see what all the hubbub was about. It was a good book but didn't knock my socks off. It was a quick, easy read but not my cup of tea I guess.

Funny and quirky, as to be expected with any Sedaris book. I had many moments where I was laughing out loud at inappropriate sections around other people -- when asked what was so funny, I could not share a lot of it with my acquaintances! It was a fast, easy, and enjoyable read, but by far not his best. It just ends with very little resolution. I understand that a book like this doesn't require such a stringent conclusion as another text might, but then again, after reading this, I didn't feel there was very much point, just a collection of giggles to pass the time. That being said, sometimes there's nothing wrong with that.

MR. SEDARIS STRIKES AGAIN
If you think you have a weird family, do yourself a favor and read this author's books. You'll never complain again. This is a genuine poster family for dysFUNctional. I've read all Mr. Sedaris' books and never fail to be amazed that his family still talks to him.

Beatiful prose regarding all the little triumps and tragedies of smalltown life.

This book was okay but nothing great. A few stories were LOL funny, a few were just plain creepy, and the rest were rather ho-hum. One of the most overhyped books I've picked up in awhile.

Multiple essays from David Sedaris, a man who can just LAUGH at his life. It's just hilarious...reminded me so much of my family!

Much like "Me Talk Pretty One Day", Sedaris' "Dress Your Family in Courderoy and Denim" is a collection of humorous essays. I frequently found myself laughing under my breath at the absurdity of Sedaris' life... The man has lived a bizarre life, indeed. This was an enjoyable and quick read.

All of his books are good. This one is good. Not as funny as the others, but I don't think it is meant to be as funny.

classic sedaris... he is the best...

REALLY REALLY REALLY funny, i read parts aloud to my husband it was so good.

Hysterical!

LOL funny! My family doesn't look quite as dysfunctional to me now.

always funny.

Good reading, but not quite as convulsively funny as some of his others.

Such a fun book. A real look at life- no smoke no mirrors- just life

Wonderfuly funny and hilarious! A much enjoyed read!

I really enjoyed this book. I will be reading all of David Sedaris' books now.

Great Book!

Unusually funny humor, poignant and sensitive, from an astute observer of daily life.

Sedaris is unique. Introduced to him from This American Life on NPR. This book has many stories about his totally strange family.

David Sedaris is hilarious. I read this book in a matter of days. His writing style, is not my preference, but I loved the humor.

hilarious

I don't know what all the hype is about. I read it pretty fast, but I didn't find it all that great.

Dead mice, zombies, funerals, excess sweating...this book has it all. I love Sedaris' style of capturing the craziness that is family.

My least favorite of his books.

Hilarious

This is probably David Sedaris' darkest book and shows more of his dysfunctional family upbringing. However, it is still funny and if you are a Sedaris fan, a must read.

Sedaris is always funny, if you are a fan you need no explanation.

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