In order to deal with the mindnumbing mediocrity that is Franzen’s Freedom, I decided to read something completely different over the weekend. I’ve never been a fan of juggling several books at the same time but my mental health was at stake here. I’ll get back to this debacle if and when I finally finish it.
This weekend’s book was something very special indeed, namely comic genius David Sedaris’ latest book. No hysterical and semi-autobiographical short stories about his family and multiple youth trauma’s as usual but a beautifully illustrated book filled with little fables starring our furry friends.
Squirrel seeks chipmunk, a wicked bestiary, is a true delight filled with entertaining morality tales, some funny, others sad and then there are those that are just plain weird but brilliant none the less. These bittersweet stories were accompanied by Ian Falconer’s glorious illustrations making this compact book a real treasure and the perfect way to pass your Sunday afternoon.
This modern interpretation of Aesop’s Fables may not be as good as his other books or his many TV and radio appearances but it’s just so damn cute! For lovers of self-deprecating humor, stylish sentences and the truly bizarre…
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