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Compared to the other book I've read by him (Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim), I realize that I appreciate this book better because it feels more honest and real while still remaining funny. Corduroy painted a picture of a quirky little family; Calypso dives into more serious themes like death, aging, and suicide, while maintaining a dark sense of humor throughout. I like the natural balance between both - it feels innately human and real. I couldn't rate it 5 stars because I still think that Sedaris can dive deeper. There are definitely complicated family relationships in his life, and lurking thoughts he's had regarding mortality, but these subjects are planted as seeds without being given time to grow into something more thought-provoking. This is probably more of Sedaris's style though, with simple short-form essays that give you just enough of an idea and let you make what you will from it, but I personally prefer a deep-dive into these topics and his brain so that I can be left with more impact.