Reviews
More than a heartbreaking tale; it's a heroic one. As with its predecessor, we finish the book amazed not only that Burroughs can write so brilliantly, but that he's even alive., Augusten Burroughs is a wickedly good writer. Dry is the second part of Burroughs' chronicle of his--shall we say--unusual life...a brutally honest view of the twisted culture that can thrive in an ad agency...All in all, Dry is a great read. Grade: A., "Laughter on the road to sobriety. Mr. Burroughs remains adept at mixing comedy and calamity."--Janet Maslin, The New York Times "More than a heartbreaking ta≤ it's a heroic one. As with its predecessor, we finish the book amazed not only that Burroughs can write so brilliantly, but that he's even alive."-- People "[A] wrenching, edifying journey...with the added benefit of being really entertaining."-- The New York Times Book Review "A deeper book than Scissors , revealing Burroughs to be a more accomplished writer, creating scenes of real power."--Deirdre Donahue, USA Today "Beneath the quick-flowing, funny-sad surface of Burroughs' prose lurks considerable complexity: wherever he goes, whatever he's doing, you can feel how badly he wants to drink--as well as the sadness from which that desire comes and the courage it takes to make the sadness so funny, all at the same time. If anything, Dry is even more compelling than Burroughs' first outing."--Lev Grossman, Time "A frank, shockingly hilarious memoir of booze, family, loss, and victory. All along the way, this writer's warmth, honesty and irreverence win our allegiance. It's a mark of the depth and wholeness of the person who emerges here that we not only laugh with him but wind up caring deeply as well. Dry will make readers glad to have Augusten Burroughs in the world, and eager for more."-- O Magazine "Augusten Burroughs is a wickedly good writer. Dry is the second part of Burroughs' chronicle of his--shall we say--unusual life...a brutally honest view of the twisted culture that can thrive in an ad agency...All in all, Dry is a great read. Grade: A."-- Chicago Sun-Times "Burroughs is a brilliant writer--wickedly funny, painfully honest, and uber-cool. Without cheapening the hard work and commitment recovery requires, he allows the wry hilarity of his experience to shine brighter than the pain and darkness. I haven't read anything this sharp, hip, or honest in my life. Count me as a lifelong fan of this courageous writer."-- Elle Magazine, Beneath the quick-flowing, funny-sad surface of Burroughs' prose lurks considerable complexity: wherever he goes, whatever he's doing, you can feel how badly he wants to drink--as well as the sadness from which that desire comes and the courage it takes to make the sadness so funny, all at the same time. If anything, Dry is even more compelling than Burroughs' first outing., A deeper book than Scissors , revealing Burroughs to be a more accomplished writer, creating scenes of real power., A frank, shockingly hilarious memoir of booze, family, loss, and victory. All along the way, this writer's warmth, honesty and irreverence win our allegiance. It's a mark of the depth and wholeness of the person who emerges here that we not only laugh with him but wind up caring deeply as well. Dry will make readers glad to have Augusten Burroughs in the world, and eager for more., "Laughter on the road to sobriety. Mr. Burroughs remains adept at mixing comedy and calamity."--Janet Maslin, The New York Times "More than a heartbreaking ta≤ it's a heroic one. As with its predecessor, we finish the book amazed not only that Burroughs can write so brilliantly, but that he's even alive."--People "[A] wrenching, edifying journey...with the added benefit of being really entertaining."--The New York Times Book Review "A deeper book than Scissors, revealing Burroughs to be a more accomplished writer, creating scenes of real power."--Deirdre Donahue, USA Today "Beneath the quick-flowing, funny-sad surface of Burroughs' prose lurks considerable complexity: wherever he goes, whatever he's doing, you can feel how badly he wants to drink--as well as the sadness from which that desire comes and the courage it takes to make the sadness so funny, all at the same time. If anything, Dry is even more compelling than Burroughs' first outing."--Lev Grossman, Time "A frank, shockingly hilarious memoir of booze, family, loss, and victory. All along the way, this writer's warmth, honesty and irreverence win our allegiance. It's a mark of the depth and wholeness of the person who emerges here that we not only laugh with him but wind up caring deeply as well. Dry will make readers glad to have Augusten Burroughs in the world, and eager for more."--O Magazine "Augusten Burroughs is a wickedly good writer. Dry is the second part of Burroughs' chronicle of his--shall we say--unusual life...a brutally honest view of the twisted culture that can thrive in an ad agency...All in all, Dry is a great read. Grade: A."--Chicago Sun-Times "Burroughs is a brilliant writer--wickedly funny, painfully honest, and uber-cool. Without cheapening the hard work and commitment recovery requires, he allows the wry hilarity of his experience to shine brighter than the pain and darkness. I haven't read anything this sharp, hip, or honest in my life. Count me as a lifelong fan of this courageous writer."--Elle Magazine
