#92 in Humour
Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk
- 192
- Pages
- about 3.5 h
- Reading time
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Our view
“Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk” turns animal fables into short, funny, sharp-toothed portraits of human pettiness. David Sedaris gives his creatures complaint queues, meetings and family prejudice, and it is easy to recognise people one knows in them. The mood swings between dark and warm; some readers find it less uproarious than his earlier books, and others call it not for everyone. Ian Falconer’s illustrations accompany the stories.
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About the book
Featuring David Sedaris's unique blend of hilarity and heart, this new collection of keen-eyed animal-themed tales is an utter delight. Though the characters may not be human, the situations in these stories bear an uncanny resemblance to the insanity of everyday life. In "The Toad, the Turtle, and the Duck," three strangers commiserate about animal bureaucracy while waiting in a complaint line. In "Hello Kitty," a cynical feline struggles to sit through his prison-mandated AA meetings. In "The Squirrel and the Chipmunk," a pair of star-crossed lovers is separated by prejudiced family members. With original illustrations by Ian Falconer, author of the bestselling Olivia series of children's books, these stories are David Sedaris at his most observant, poignant, and surprising.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 6.4 across 127 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 46% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Humour average of 7.8. That is how 7.2 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 6.3 | 14 | 11% |
| Hardcover | 6.4 | 113 | 89% |
Frequently asked
How long is Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk?
It has 192 pages — shorter than 74% of the ranked books in Humour.
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