Running with Scissors by Augusten Burroughs

Running with Scissors

Augusten Burroughs

7 hours, 37 minutes first pub 2002 (editions)

nonfiction biography memoir funny reflective fast-paced

Description

The true story of an outlaw childhood where rules were unheard of, the Christmas tree stayed up all year round, Valium was consumed like candy, and if things got dull an electroshock-therapy machine could provide entertainment.Running with Scissor...

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Moods

dark 77%
funny 58%
emotional 50%
reflective 43%
sad 36%
challenging 19%
tense 12%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 4%
informative 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 43%
slow 6%

Average rating

3.58

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