When You Are Engulfed in Flames
by David Sedaris
When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris holds a highly rated rating of 4.04 out of 5, based on 150.9K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 323 pages.
About When You Are Engulfed in Flames
It's early autumn 1964. Two straight-A students head off to school, and when only one of them returns home Chesney Yelverton is coaxed from retirement and assigned to what proves to be the most difficult and deadly - case of his career. From the shining notorious East Side, When You Are Engulfed in Flames confirms once again that David Sedaris is a master of mystery and suspense.Or how about...when set on fire, most of us either fumble for our wallets or waste valuable time feeling sorry for ourselves. David Sedaris has studied this phenomenon, and his resulting insights may very well save your life. Author of the national bestsellers Should You Be Attacked By Snakes and If You Are Surrounded by Mean Ghosts, David Sedaris, with When You Are Engulfed in Flames, is clearly at the top of his game.Oh, all right...David Sedaris has written yet another book of essays (his sixth). Subjects include a parasitic worm that once lived in his mother-in-law's leg, an encounter with a dingo, and the recreational use of an external catheter. Also recounted is the buying of a human skeleton and the author's attempt to quit smoking In Tokyo.Master of nothing, at the dead center of his game, Sedaris proves that when you play with matches, you sometimes light the whole pack on fire.(front flap)
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | David Sedaris |
| Published | 2008 |
| Pages | 323 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 4.04 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 150,898 |
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What genre is When You Are Engulfed in Flames?
When You Are Engulfed in Flames is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
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Based on 150.9K reader ratings, When You Are Engulfed in Flames has an average score of 4.04 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is When You Are Engulfed in Flames?
When You Are Engulfed in Flames has 323 pages.
Who wrote When You Are Engulfed in Flames?
When You Are Engulfed in Flames was written by David Sedaris. It was first published in 2008.
What is the ISBN for When You Are Engulfed in Flames?
The ISBN-13 for When You Are Engulfed in Flames is 9780316143480.0.
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