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kendralyris's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Trafficking, Abandonment, and Alcohol
eirianz's review
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
4.0
A fantastic look into Augusten Burrough's mind in all it's addictive, self-destructive, and deeply human tendancies.
I found myself being unable to put the book down - needing to know what happens to each character whilst being deeply affected by the emotional journeys being told.
The relationships in the book are rich, if at times frustrating. Being taken by the development of Augusten himself is highly rewarding.
I found myself being unable to put the book down - needing to know what happens to each character whilst being deeply affected by the emotional journeys being told.
The relationships in the book are rich, if at times frustrating. Being taken by the development of Augusten himself is highly rewarding.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Drug abuse, Pedophilia, and Rape
Minor: Chronic illness, Fatphobia, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual harassment
moneyispizza's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
“I'm lonely. And I'm lonely in some horribly deep way and for a flash of an instant, I can see just how lonely, and how deep this feeling runs. And it scares the shit out of me to be this lonely because it seems catastrophic.”
Wow, I loved this book. Intense, and beautifully written. I was completely caught up in Augusten’s character arc (can we call it that in a memoir?). His internal dialogue throughout this story is profound - and at some points hidden behind humor. I both laughed and cried - Would absolutely recommend.
Wow, I loved this book. Intense, and beautifully written. I was completely caught up in Augusten’s character arc (can we call it that in a memoir?). His internal dialogue throughout this story is profound - and at some points hidden behind humor. I both laughed and cried - Would absolutely recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Moderate: Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Medical content, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
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