Barrel Fever
(Author) David SedarisIn David Sedaris's world, no one is safe and no cow is sacred. A manic cross between Mark Leyner, Fran Lebowitz and the National Enquirer, Sedaris's collection of stories and essays is a rollicking tour through the American Zeitgeist: a man who is loved too much flees the heavyweight champion of the world; a teenage suicide tried to incite a lynch mob at her funeral; and in his essays, David Sedaris considers the hazards of rewards of smoking, writing for Giantess magazine, and living with his scrappy brother Paul, aka 'The Rooster'. With a perfect eye and a voice infused with as much empathy as wit, Sedaris writes and reads stories and essays that target the soulful ridiculousness of our behaviour. Barrel Fever is like a blind date with modern life - and anything can happen.
David Sedaris
David Sedaris is an American humorist, author, and radio contributor known for his witty and satirical essays on everyday life. His most notable works include "Me Talk Pretty One Day," "Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim," and "When You Are Engulfed in Flames." Sedaris' writing style is characterized by his self-deprecating humor, sharp observations, and keen eye for the absurdities of human behavior. He has made a significant impact on the literary genre of humor writing, influencing a new generation of writers with his unique voice and perspective. Sedaris' most famous work is "Me Talk Pretty One Day," a collection of essays that explores his experiences living in France and learning the French language.