Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris (2013): A Review
Author: David Sedaris
Publication Year: 2013
Pages: 275
Rating: ⭐⭐
Genre: Essay, Humor
Source: Audiobook @storytel.tr
Opening Sentence: One thing that puzzled me during the American health-care debate was all the talk about socialized medicine and how ineffective it’s supposed to be.
After reading "Me Talk Pretty One Day," I found myself approaching this book with high expectations, and it didn’t quite resonate with me in the same way. I read that Sedaris was inspired by a fan’s suggestion to explore his inner feelings, and while I appreciate the intention, I felt that some of the content leaned more towards a rage-talk rather than comedy.
The essays certainly convey a strong sense of emotional depth, revealing his experiences and perspectives, especially regarding his family dynamics. At times, I felt uncomfortable with how he was treated as a son or how narrated some stories.
Sedaris does manage to highlight other viewpoints, but overall, I found it challenging to connect with the humor. While there were moments that made me smile or grimace, I didn’t find myself laughing as much as I had hoped. Was it too dark, Maybe! Was it unreal, of course not! In hindsight, perhaps I should have DNFed it. Sorry, Mr. Sedaris! Nonetheless, I admire Sedaris's ability to provoke thought and discussion through his writing.
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