Reviewer: Alan Chin
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Pages: 291
In Naked, gay author David Sedaris presents seventeen
autobiographical essays that are hilarious, elegiac, and often outrageous. The author has apparently had an exceedingly
rich life with family and friends and unique adventures, and he writes about
them with take-no-prisoners sensibilities. From dealing with a sharp-tongued
mother, to his Kerouackian wanderings with a quadriplegic companion, to family
gatherings in the face of imminent death, the author presents his distinctive
view of the world with razor sharp wit.
Although this book has sat on my shelf untouched for several
years, once I started to read, I was hooked. It is one of the most entertaining
reads I’ve had in years. There was never a dull moment, never a dry spot where
one skims through looking for another interesting part. This is a fast paced
read with unforgettable characters popping out of the woodwork on every page.
He brings people’s flaws and foibles into a deliciously funny light that I
found brilliant.
Naked is a fresh, comic look at the world, with much wisdom
at its core. I can highly recommend this book to all readers.
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