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"He's the best there is." (People Judith Newman )
"A joy to read....Sedaris is a connoisseur of human nature at its worst." (Boston Globe Christopher Muther )
"Sedaris is certainly worthy of hero worship....He is a master pathfinder." (Charlotte Observer Mark Washburn )
"A writer comparable to Mark Twain or James Thurber. You have to go back a ways to find someone to compare David Sedaris with; his talent is so huge it just doesn't come around that often." (Raleigh News & Observer Melissa King )
"A joy to read....Sedaris is a connoisseur of human nature at its worst." (Boston Globe Christopher Muther )
"Sedaris is certainly worthy of hero worship....He is a master pathfinder." (Charlotte Observer Mark Washburn )
"A writer comparable to Mark Twain or James Thurber. You have to go back a ways to find someone to compare David Sedaris with; his talent is so huge it just doesn't come around that often." (Raleigh News & Observer Melissa King )
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David Sedaris's beloved holiday collection is new again with six more pieces, including a never before published story. Along with such favorites as the diaries of a Macy's elf and the annals of two very competitive families, are Sedaris's tales of tardy trick-or-treaters ("Us and Them"); the difficulties of explaining the Easter Bunny to the French ("Jesus Shaves"); what to do when you've been locked out in a snowstorm ("Let It Snow"); the puzzling Christmas traditions of other nations ("Six to Eight Black Men"); what Halloween at the medical examiner's looks like ("The Monster Mash"); and a barnyard secret Santa scheme gone awry ("Cow and Turkey").
No matter what your favorite holiday, you won't want to miss celebrating it with the author who has been called "one of the funniest writers alive" (Economist
No matter what your favorite holiday, you won't want to miss celebrating it with the author who has been called "one of the funniest writers alive" (
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it!,
By Sabrina Cataldo (Regina, Saskatchewan Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Holidays on Ice (Paperback)
This is one of my favourite books of all time. My favourite Sedaris story is included in this collection - "The Santaland Diaries." It is one of the few stories that makes me laugh out loud. A must-read.
0 of 6 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Holidays On Ice,
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This review is from: Holidays on Ice (Paperback)
I did not enjoy this book. The first story was okay, with the hopes that it would get better. It did not. The author's humour is dark and not funny. I do not recommend this book.
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3.6 out of 5 stars (62 customer reviews) 25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious! The new stories are a welcome addition!,
By Mint910 - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Holidays on Ice (Hardcover)
I read the original version of this collection a few years ago and really enjoyed it so I jumped at the chance of reading the stories again and the new additional stories! The new stories are definitely a welcome addition!Of the original stories, The SantaLand Diaries starts the collection off on a hilarious note. You get to read bout the inner workings of being a department store Christmas elf. The crazy santas, elves and customers! Season's Greetings to Our Friends and Family!!! starts off innocently enough as a family holiday letter and quickly takes a turn for the hilariously insane, like a lot of Sedaris's stories. Of the new stories, Jesus Shaves is by far my favorite. It had me crying from laughing so hard. I don't want to give anything away, so just trust me, it's hilarious. Six to Eight Black Men was also hilarious along the same line. Definitely learned things I didn't know about how other countries celebrate to holidays. I wasn't totally fond of The Monster Mash, about a trip to a medical examiner's office, it spoke to my weak stomach and my stomach said no thank you. But it still had it's funny moments. All in all this is a hilarious holiday collection and the new stories are a welcome addition helping add additional holidays to this collection. 13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect Holiday Pick-Me Up,
By Bibliophile By the Sea - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Holidays on Ice (Hardcover)
I have always enjoyed David Sedaris' humor, and although I generally listen to his audio books (read by him), this time I picked up the printed version, just under 200 pages. The Holidays on Ice title was originally released in 1997. This 2008 release contains some of the same stories and several new ones as well. Featured are:* Santa Land Diaries * Seasons Greetings to our Family and Friends * Front Row Center With Thaddeus Bristol * Based Upon a True Story * Christmas Means Giving * Dinah, the Christmas Whore * Jesus Shaves * Us and Them * Let it Snow * Six to Eight Black Men * The Monster Mash * The Cow and the Turkey One of the funniest for me was: "Dinah, the Christmas Whore" an essay describing the dysfunctional world of David Sedaris. He tells how his sister Lisa brought her friend Dinah home four days before Christmas. He describes the humorous way in which his family reacts to her, and the questions they ask her about her interesting life in prison and about her experiences as a prostitute. Sarcasm and cynicism fill this collection of short stories. You will be laughing your way through each story. If you are looking for something to cheer you up during the stressful holiday times, pick up this little book. It would make a fun gift for your family and friends who might need some cheering up this holiday season as well. Although I really did enjoy this book, I am still a bigger fan of the audio books read by this author. In fact, I'm in the process of listening to his latest book: When You are Engulfed in Flames right now, and it's terrific. 18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Bitter and violent but still funny,
By Colleen Cunningham "mistyq" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Holidays on Ice (Hardcover)
OK, I love David Sedaris on This American Life and loved his previous books about his family. This little book was more bitter and violent than I expected. "Santaland Diaries" is a classic and a great read, but after that there are stories of people dismembering themselves, family members treating each other cruelly, and a barnyard animal being led to slaughter. Not denying Sedaris' talents but I enjoy it more when he is turning is razor wit and observations to his hilarious, off-kilter, endearing family and less when he is creating stories that seem designed to shock us out of whatever little holiday cheer we have. Sorry David!
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