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Barrel Fever and Other Stories [ABRIDGED] [AUDIOBOOK] [UNABRIDGED] (Audio Cassette)

~ David Sedaris (Author, Reader), Amy Sedaris (Reader)
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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From the bestselling author of "Barrel Fever, Naked" and "Holiday on Ice" comes this combination of previously unpublished material and stories from the original book that turned Sedaris into a bestselling author. Here, listeners will laugh out loud as a do-it-yourself suburban dad saves money by performing home surgery, a man who is loved too much flees the heavyweight champion of the world, and a teenage suicide attempts to incite a lynch mob at her own funeral.


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"David Sedaris is the author of the books Barrel Fever, Naked, and Holidays on Ice and is a regular contributor to Public Radio International's "This American Life." --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Details

  • Audio Cassette
  • Publisher: Hachette Audio; Unabridged edition (September 1, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1570426333
  • ISBN-13: 978-1570426339
  • Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,252,807 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Hysterical, May 6, 2000
This is one of the funniest books I've ever read. The best part is the essay "Santaland Diaries," about Sedaris' experience as an elf at Macy's. I read it out loud to my mother in the car and we couldn't stop laughing. The short stories are excellent too, especially "The Last You'll Hear from Me." If you like this, you should also read "Naked," Sedaris' memoir; it's even better.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb, July 12, 2000
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I once saw a very ordinary, unassuming,seemingly meek fellow appear as a guest on David Letterman. I stopped to listen to this mild-mannered gentleman for a few minutes only to find myself laughing harder and louder than I can remember in recent history. I predict I will own a copy of every book this man ever writes. In this troubled world, we all need to laugh as much as we need to eat, and Sedaris provides a banquet. He is truly gifted beyond words.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars What a twisted character!, August 26, 2002
By Bobbie Johnson (Cedar Hill, Tx USA) - See all my reviews
I had to give this a 5 star review because Sedaris makes me laugh out loud. Everyone will think you're a nut while you're reading this because you will be unable to stifle your snickers. His character is so twisted that I can't believe he's talking about himself! I refuse to swallow that those stories are even half-way true. Not all of the stories are funny but there are plenty of laughs in this book. I'll read anything he wants to write!
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite authors...
I picked up on Sedaris later than the 'in' crowd and began reading his books chronologically backwards- from 'Engulfed in Flames' to 'Barrel Fever' and can't say enough about this... Read more
Published 10 months ago by JW

4.0 out of 5 stars Well Read by Sedaris & Sister, and Very Funny
The reviews of the audiobook are much more positive than the reviews of the written work, the latter of which struck readers as not as good as Sedaris' more recent work. Read more
Published on October 25, 2007 by CJA

5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Sedaris!
This is the best of the best, as far as I'm concerned. "You Can't Kill the Rooster" will crack up anyone raised in or currently living in the South - we all have known guys like... Read more
Published on June 27, 2007 by Diana Conklin

5.0 out of 5 stars Sensational Sedaris...
David Sedaris is one funny, talented man. It's one thing to read his work, but I heartily recommend you listen to him on audio cassette or CD... Read more
Published on May 14, 2007 by Shirley

4.0 out of 5 stars Not quite as funny as "Naked" or "Me Talk Pretty One Day"
David Sedaris is one of my favorite authors. This book is not quite as funny as some of his others, but certainly worth the read.
Published on December 27, 2006 by ruby'smom

5.0 out of 5 stars An Exception to the Rule
As a general rule, I avoid audio books. The actual texts are cheaper, and I find that I get a fuller experience of the book when I read it myself. Read more
Published on July 20, 2005 by Welah

2.0 out of 5 stars skip the audio version
Here's the scoop:

The stories and essays in the book are hilarious, but the audio version is not an exact duplication of the paper copy - some stories are missing,... Read more
Published on November 2, 2004 by digikat

5.0 out of 5 stars Be careful
Listen with care. This has to be the best comedy CD I ever bought. I suggest you do not listen to it in the car, for you might get pulled over and asked to blow on a breathalizer... Read more
Published on April 17, 2004 by captainx8

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