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Holidays on Ice

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Non-Fiction Biography & Memoir Biography & Memoir

by David Sedaris

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3.95 (82.6K ratings)
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description 176 pages

Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris holds a well received rating of 3.95 out of 5, based on 82.6K reader ratings. First published in 1997. The book spans 176 pages.

About Holidays on Ice

David Sedaris's beloved holiday collection is new again with six more pieces, including a never before published story. Along with such favorites as the diaries of a Macy's elf and the annals of two very competitive families, are Sedaris's tales of tardy trick-or-treaters (Us and Them); the difficulties of explaining the Easter Bunny to the French (Jesus Shaves); what to do when you've been locked out in a snowstorm (Let It Snow); the puzzling Christmas traditions of other nations (Six to Eight Black Men); what Halloween at the medical examiner's looks like (The Monster Mash); and a barnyard secret Santa scheme gone awry (Cow and Turkey).

Detail Value
Author David Sedaris
Published 1997
Pages 176
Genres Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir
Average Rating 3.95 / 5.00
Total Ratings 82,591

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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82.6K ratings
With a rating of 3.95, Holidays on Ice is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.02, it performs on par.

How It Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Holidays on Ice?

Holidays on Ice is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.

Is Holidays on Ice worth reading?

Based on 82.6K reader ratings, Holidays on Ice has an average score of 3.95 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is Holidays on Ice?

Holidays on Ice has 176 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote Holidays on Ice?

Holidays on Ice was written by David Sedaris. It was first published in 1997.

What is the ISBN for Holidays on Ice?

The ISBN-13 for Holidays on Ice is 9780316191300.0.

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