 This is one of his first works, which when originally published, was re-released with additional new passages, most of which have been previously cited by other authors.Some online fans have written that Sedaris' style of writing on this particular collection is precise, at times dark, and very funny.The most popular essay is “Santaland Diaries”, which is Sedaris’ take on working as an elf at a department store grotto during Christmas season.