Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary by David Sedaris Paperback Book

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Rent Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary

Author: David Sedaris

Format: Quality Paperback, Unabridged-CD

Publisher: Back Bay Books

Published: Oct 2011

Genre: Fiction - Humorous

Retail Price: $18.99

Pages: 192

Synopsis

Featuring David Sedaris's unique blend of hilarity and heart, this new illustrated collection of 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.

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BookLender 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.