Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk, David Sedaris
Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk, David Sedaris
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Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk
A Modest Bestiary

Author: David Sedaris

Narrator: David Sedaris, Sian Phillips, Dylan Baker, Elaine Stritch

Unabridged: 2 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/28/2010

Categories: Nonfiction, Humor

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Featuring David Sedaris's unique blend of hilarity and heart, this new collection of keen-eyed animal-themed tales is an utter delight. Though the characters may not be human, the situations in these stories bear an uncanny resemblance to the insanity of everyday life.

In "The Toad, the Turtle, and the Duck," three strangers commiserate about animal bureaucracy while waiting in a complaint line. In "Hello Kitty," a cynical feline struggles to sit through his prison-mandated AA meetings. In "The Squirrel and the Chipmunk," a pair of star-crossed lovers is separated by prejudiced family members.

With original illustrations by Ian Falconer, author of the bestselling Olivia series of children's books, these stories are David Sedaris at his most observant, poignant, and surprising.

About David Sedaris

American comedian, David Sedaris, decided to put his good humor and social critiques to pen and has we authored several books and short essays that slice through cultural inadequacies and political correctness. He has been deemed a master of satire and an expert observer of the current human condition. He was born in 1956, and has many titles......humorist, comedian, author, and radio contributor. He gives credit to radio host, Ira Glass, for discovering him in a Chicago club and giving him the invaluable opportunity to appear on his weekly radio program. He said it was life changing.

One of his most important accomplishments would be receiving a Grammy nomination for his audio version of, Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls. There are over ten million copies of his books, and they have been translated into 25 languages.

In collaboration with his sister, Amy Sedaris, David has written six plays that have been produced at such places as LA Mama, Lincoln Center, and The Drama Department in New York City. Three have been nominated for Grammys for Best Spoken Word and Best Comedy Album. A recent work is David Sedaris: Live for Your Listening Pleasure. He has also had a film adaptation of his story C. O.G., which was presented at Sundance Film Festival. The various books about him and by him are numerous. Calypso, a book of essays, was punished in 2018, and a second volume of diaries is expected in summer of 2019.

His older Santaland Diaries was a huge success for listeners, so much so, that the New York Times dubbed him "a minor phenomenon".


Reviews

AudiobooksNow review by Naomi M on 2011-04-14 18:20:29

I was very entertained by this book. It didn't turn out to be what I expected, but the quick-moving stories and the excellent readers held my attention. The stories range from humorous to dark. All of the stories offer an interesting parallel to human stereotypes from the animals' perspectives. Very creative and entertaining.

Goodreads review by Kathleen on January 26, 2011

I wanted to love this book, I really did. I have seen Mr. Sedaris read live several times and have always found him hilarious, so I thought I would listen to the audio version and see if I fared any better than the print version had with most of the readers on here, who seemed to be left cold by thi......more

Goodreads review by Aj the Ravenous Reader on January 13, 2021

I was hoping for some comic relief when I decided to pick this book up but what I got are mostly short, occasionally funny but more often dark fables, albeit with meaningful messages, some of them I honestly hated. I don't know why I still felt the need to keep reading until the very last story even......more

Goodreads review by Kon on April 10, 2025

This is my 5th David Sedaris book and easily the worst one. The concept is jokes told in the point of view of various animals. It's an interesting take for an entire book. Sadly, it just didn't work most of the time. There's a couple of gems buried in this trash heap. Good luck digging them out! I s......more