All happy families are alike, and all unhappy families could do with having David Sedaris write about them.

Alternatively: "hey kids, the whiskey I gave uncle David has kicked in! Come gather round!"

David is a sibling of six with a dead mother (cancer), a dead sister (suicide), a loving husband (probably not paraplegic), a snarky father (Republican), and a cast of siblings (who enjoy using his beach house). And this book is simply a stand up comedy show featuring this cast of characters and an attempt to make sense of the world.

I don't typically read comedy, but David's work has crossed my radar in the past and I gave into my curiosity. It's a delight on audiobook and provides some well needed levity during difficult times.

Recommended if you're a "well, I might as well laugh about this tragedy" kind of person, enjoy rambling storytelling, and don't mind descriptions of bodily functions. Recommended on audiobook, which features some recordings of live readings.

3.5 stars rounded up for making me sincerely chuckle.