Holidays on Ice

De: David Sedaris

Narrado por: David Sedaris

Holidays on Ice collects six of David Sedaris' most profound Christmas stories into one slender volume perfect for use as a last minute coaster or ice scraper. This drinking man's companion can be enjoyed by the warmth of a raging fire, the glow of a brilliantly decorated tree, or even in the back seat of a van or police car.

"The SantaLand Diaries", "Dinah, the Christmas Whore", and "Season's Greetings Greetings to our Friends and Family!!!", all previously published stories, have been joined by a trio of equally charming newcomers.

A network television executive strong arms the congregation of a small Pentecostal church in "Based on A True Story". "Front Row Center with Thaddeus Bristol" finds a bitter local theater critic savagely attacking the various holiday plays and pageants presented by the area's elementary schools. And finally, in "Christmas Means Giving", two competitive families celebrate the season by giving the gift of themselves.

©1997 David Sedaris (P)1997, 2001 Time Warner AudioBooks

Not his best

Santa Land Diaries is the only story worth reading in this collection.

there is another version of Holidays on ice from 2008 which is much better.

Funny but dated

Sedaris is always entertaining, but the humor of the early 90s can land a bit flat on 21st century ears.

David Sedaris narrating and his stories

Other content besides David Sedaris bought the audio hoping for all David Sedaris… huge fan of his work

Mostly Entertaining

The stories featuring David Sedaris were funny and entertaining. Then in the middle of an otherwise good book... the twisted story of the Dunbar family happened. Not cool. Ann Magnuson did a great performance with a singularly horrid piece. I listened hoping it would get better and was disappointed.

Not his best

I love David Sedaris but this was weaker than I expected. His career as a Christmas elf was great. Went downhill from there (until his rendition of Silent Night). If you're looking to try something, go with 'Corduroy and Denim' or 'Me Talk Pretty' first.

So-So

This was recommended to me as being "hilarious", but I actually found it depressing. Frankly, I think it was the naration, not the writing. This might be better on paper.

A Hilarious Storyteller--Most of the Time

Sedaris is a wonderfully deadpan story- teller. However, joking about child abuse is NOT okay.

Never Disappointed!

A Laugh out-loud (albeit too short) volume of classic works from David Sedaris. This was my first Sedaris audiobook. I’ve never looked back and have them ALL!😀

brilliant

Sedaris is now one of my favorites! This is going to be a new Holiday tradition. We have all begun to hear "HO HO HO" in a new and exciting way.

It wouldn't be the holidays without it!

It's an annual tradition to listen to or read "Holidays on Ice." Obviously our favorite is "Santaland Diaries."