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Augusten Burroughs

Dry

Augusten BurroughsNonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2003

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Augusten Burroughs

Dry

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

293

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

New York City • 1990s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Dry by Augusten Burroughs is a darkly humorous memoir detailing his journey from addiction to sobriety, starting with his life as a successful but heavily drinking advertising copywriter, leading to a rehabilitation stint at the Proud Institute, and following his struggles and progress post-rehab, including relapse, recovery, and grappling with personal loss and relationships. The memoir addresses the author's experiences of childhood sexual abuse.

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Challenging

Emotional

Humorous

Reviews & Readership

4.3

100,431 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews for Dry by Augusten Burroughs highlight its raw and candid portrayal of addiction recovery, praised for humor and emotional depth. Readers appreciate Burroughs' authentic voice and narrative engagement. Some critics, however, find the tone inconsistent and the subject matter heavy. Overall, it's an impactful memoir balancing dark themes with wit.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dry?

Fans of candid memoirs with dark humor will appreciate Dry by Augusten Burroughs. Readers who enjoyed the raw, confessional styles in A Million Little Pieces by James Frey and Running with Scissors by Burroughs himself will be captivated by this exploration of addiction and recovery. This book is ideal for those who enjoy gritty, introspective narratives.

4.3

100,431 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

293

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

New York City • 1990s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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