tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-131544436877841249.post6955875923426573711..comments2023-05-23T11:09:50.859-04:00Comments on Reading Is Fun Again: Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris: Old ReviewAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10683814336132017546noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-131544436877841249.post-29641958719584446162014-01-22T23:55:42.894-05:002014-01-22T23:55:42.894-05:00I have enjoyed so many of his books that I can'...I have enjoyed so many of his books that I can't let this one book keep me away. Of course, if the next one is a dud for me: fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.Pamela Dhttp://www.readingisfunagain.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-131544436877841249.post-20927917642639274802014-01-22T23:25:35.090-05:002014-01-22T23:25:35.090-05:00I hate when this happens - an author I've resp...I hate when this happens - an author I've respected and looked forward to reading and I pick up a disappointment. I guess everyone has "off" days, so I can understand why you'll stick with him. Hopefully his next book delivers for youFantasy Is More Funnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-131544436877841249.post-33049824572979416892014-01-20T13:44:46.402-05:002014-01-20T13:44:46.402-05:00He has written so many good books that I have to h...He has written so many good books that I have to have hope for the future!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10683814336132017546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-131544436877841249.post-64750249274604923542014-01-20T13:44:24.434-05:002014-01-20T13:44:24.434-05:00He usually isn't as dark and grim as he was in...He usually isn't as dark and grim as he was in this book. I was really surprised. His earlier stuff is much funnier.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10683814336132017546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-131544436877841249.post-38154437187033243812014-01-20T13:43:49.134-05:002014-01-20T13:43:49.134-05:00He has written some super fabulous books. I would ...He has written some super fabulous books. I would start at the beginning of his work with Santaland Diaries or Barrel Fever or any of his other early work. Also, he is a regular on NPR's This American Life, so you can hear some of his stories there too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10683814336132017546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-131544436877841249.post-46603283281778901652014-01-20T13:41:51.766-05:002014-01-20T13:41:51.766-05:00Thank you. I have noticed a bit of a decline in hi...Thank you. I have noticed a bit of a decline in his writing over the years, but I still have hope for his next one! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10683814336132017546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-131544436877841249.post-17398108458149279422014-01-20T13:40:57.181-05:002014-01-20T13:40:57.181-05:00I think he may be going through some writer's ...I think he may be going through some writer's block. I have to imagine that it is difficult to write funny nonfiction memoirs for years.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10683814336132017546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-131544436877841249.post-88164965608648931822014-01-16T05:42:08.367-05:002014-01-16T05:42:08.367-05:00Sorry hear this book was a disappointment for you....Sorry hear this book was a disappointment for you. Glad to know you still have hope for his future books though :) <br /><br />Chanzie @ <a href="http://meanwhoyouare.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Mean Who You Are.</a>Chanziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16084956577975232322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-131544436877841249.post-85567182379381225852014-01-15T23:29:52.809-05:002014-01-15T23:29:52.809-05:00Sorry this disappointed you, despite a few hidden ...Sorry this disappointed you, despite a few hidden gems in the book. I am not a huge fan of this type of dark humor. Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-131544436877841249.post-20372199520515428682014-01-15T14:45:14.961-05:002014-01-15T14:45:14.961-05:00I'm sorry you found it disappointing; thank yo...I'm sorry you found it disappointing; thank you for the heads-up. I've not read any of his work, and this doesn't sound like the place to start -- I'm not fond of cynicism.Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08639732368395025578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-131544436877841249.post-35192029819863313652014-01-15T08:47:54.539-05:002014-01-15T08:47:54.539-05:00It's always so sad picking up a book from a be...It's always so sad picking up a book from a beloved author and not enjoy it. I hope you'll love everything about your next book :)<br /><br />Lexxie @ <a href="http://unconventionalbookviews.com" rel="nofollow">(un)Conventional Bookviews</a>Linda @ (un)Conventional Bookwormshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627780985218960080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-131544436877841249.post-60125335181555618222014-01-15T06:42:52.291-05:002014-01-15T06:42:52.291-05:00Aw. I think that Sedaris is suffering from writer&...Aw. I think that Sedaris is suffering from writer's block, what do you think? When that happens, fans would also find it difficult you know. <br /><br />I hope your next read will be better. And that you will still have patience with Sedaris. :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096025184721737678noreply@blogger.com