The release date for the English version of 'Barrel Fever: Stories and Essays' by
David Sedaris is Jan 1994. If you enjoy this novel, it is available for buy as a paperback from Barnes & Noble or Indigo, as an ebook on the Amazon Kindle store, or as an audiobook on Audible.
Nobody is safe and no cow is sacred in David Sedaris's universe. Sedaris's collection of essays is a hilarious tour through the national Zeitgeist, a manic cross between Mark Leyner, Fran Lebowitz, and the National Enquirer: a do-it-yourself suburban dad saves money by performing home surgery; a man who is too loved escapes the world heavyweight champion; a teenage suicide attempts to incite a lynch mob at her funeral; a bitter Santa abuses the elves.
After making his debut as a prominent contributor on NPR's Morning Edition with "SantaLand Diaries," in which he recounted his bizarre but real adventures working as an elf at Macy's, David Sedaris quickly rose to prominence. Sedaris hits home on the profound absurdity of human conduct in his tales and writings. He has an impeccable eye and a voice full of empathy and humor. Barrel Fever is like to going on a blind date with contemporary life; anything may occur.
Parade — romantic music —
The last communication from me—My manuscript—Firestone—
We're friendly—Don's narrative—Glen's homophobic newsletter, volume 3, issue 2—Happy holidays to our loved ones! — The curly sort — Giantess — After Malison — Barrels fever — Smoker's diary — SantaLand diaries