Dry: A Memoir
 

Dry: A Memoir

by Augusten Burroughs

Fans of Augusten Burroughs's darkly funny memoir Running with Scissors were left wondering at the end of that book what would become of young Augusten after his squalid and fascinating childhood ended. In Dry, we find that although adult Augusten is doing well professionally, earning a handsome living as an ad writer for a top New York agency, Burroughs's personal life is a disaster. His... (read more)

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Overview: Amazon Reviews


  • Rated 4 stars
Reviewed by an Amazon user, January 17, 2007
Very well written with a real feel for the power of addiction without the drama. Much better than Million Little Pieces.
FIVE STARS!
  • Rated 5 stars
Reviewed by an Amazon user, January 15, 2007
First, I read Running with Scissors and even though it was strange and hard to get used to I loved it. So then I read this book and it was amazing if not more than the first book. I couldn't put this book down. I can't rate this book and Augusten Burrough's work highly enough.
Excellent Read
  • Rated 5 stars
Reviewed by an Amazon user, January 9, 2007
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes the work of Augusten Burroughs. You will find the same edgy, scary, and basically real story line that comes with his other books. I finished this book in 2 days because I could not stop reading it. 'Running with Scissors' is another favorite of mine.
A great read!
  • Rated 5 stars
Reviewed by an Amazon user, January 7, 2007
Burroughs memoirs are a must read! I first read "Running with Scissors" and truly enjoyed it. But I have to say that "Dry" was even better! Humorous, honest and heartbreaking. I am looking forward to reading other books written by Augusten.
Compelling and insightfull
  • Rated 5 stars
Reviewed by an Amazon user, January 1, 2007
I've read all four of Mr. Burroughs memoirs over the course of a single summer. I feel that this was the best piece of the four of them. Burroughs' account of his stint in rehab and how his life progressed afterwards gives the reader a glimpse into the world of the alcoholic and the addict in general.

Burroughs has a way with words that makes the most trivial of topics seem meaningful in the world of his story. The stripped down language gives the reader the feeling that all parts of this book have been included for a reason, no matter how trivial they may seem. His relationships and interactions with people are illuminated by the narrative giving the reader a greater understanding of Burroughs' life as a whole, while concentrating on this single aspect.

Of his four memoirs this is the only one that caused a visceral reaction in me. It is at once heart-wrenching and hilarious, and a wonderful read for those interested.
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