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When You Are Engulfed in Flames

David Sedaris
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When You Are Engulfed in Flames

Nonfiction | Essay Collection | Adult | Published in 2008

Book Brief

David Sedaris

When You Are Engulfed in Flames

Nonfiction | Essay Collection | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

337

Format

Essay Collection • Nonfiction

Topic
Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.3

215,896 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris is lauded for its sharp wit and engaging storytelling, delivering humor through everyday observations. Readers appreciate the author's unique voice and comedic timing. However, some note a lack of thematic depth compared to his earlier works. Overall, it remains a delightful and entertaining read.

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Who Should Read When You Are Engulfed in Flames?

Fans of sharp, self-deprecating humor with an eye for life's absurdities will relish When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris. Comparable to the wit found in Bossypants by Tina Fey and Me Talk Pretty One Day by Sedaris himself, this collection appeals to readers of relatable, incisive essays.

4.3

215,896 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

337

Format

Essay Collection • Nonfiction

Topic
Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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