Calypso
Calypso
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Brief
BetaCalypso
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2018Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Contemporary
2018
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Calypso, David Sedaris shares a collection of personal essays that weave humor and poignancy, exploring themes of family, aging, and the nuances of daily life. Set predominantly in his North Carolina beach house, each story reflects on life's complexity and the bittersweet moments that shape our existence.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
David Sedaris's Calypso offers a blend of humor and heartbreak, resonating with readers through its candid exploration of middle age and family dynamics. Reviewers praise his razor-sharp wit and insightful reflections, though some find the darker tone less engaging. Narrated by the author in the Hachette Audiobook, the delivery enhances the storytelling, amplifying both the comedy and poignancy.
Who Should Read Calypso?
Fans of David Sedaris' sharp wit and deeply personal storytelling will relish Calypso. Ideal for readers who appreciate humor tinged with poignancy, akin to works like Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls by Sedaris himself or Bossypants by Tina Fey. Perfect for those who love essays blending laughter with life's more somber moments.
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Contemporary
2018
Adult
18+ years
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