Sedaris wraps his satirical lens around life; experiential vignettes allowing us to peer into the family dynamic with hope, laughter, realism and a nibble of our own respective dinner table antics. He takes a horrific tragedy of his sister taking her own life, allowing a rounded perspective on her life from his family member's eyes, even his long deceased mother who appears in his dreams with vivid messages and attire our own mothers have worn.
Sedaris is humble about his tremendous success and global achievements. Albeit a pivotal gastronomy of potential embarrassment, we have all had moments where we may have proverbially shit our pants. He makes it ok.
The beach house becomes an instant family heirloom. One where everyone has their place and an epicenter for memories past, present and yet to be made. We see how Sedaris' relationship with his father has evolved and gently lies in an emotional set of locks in a canal of love. The water only goes so deep and their emotional ship stays in waters where they both feel safe.
Calypso is an enlightened work that will make you laugh out loud, tear up a bit here and there, becoming a mirror for your own family folktales and leaves you richer, content and satiated with joy.
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