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by Augusten Burroughs (Author)
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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Atlantic Books (11 Jan 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1843545225
  • ISBN-13: 978-1843545224
  • Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 12.7 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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"'Outrageous, revealing... you wouldn't want him as a godfather for your children but he is damn funny.' Observer 'Burroughs is a natural storyteller... as brilliantly witty, waspish and self-deprecating as ever.' Daily Mail 'A hilarious and skilled raconteur - he's so awful, it's hard not to like him.' Metro"

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4.0 out of 5 stars Only problem--there is never enough!, 29 Jan 2007
By L. Coleman (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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Another "laugh out loud" work from the current master of cynic/egocentric humor. If you loved any of his other books (i.e. Running with Scissors, Magical Thinking, etc.), then you are sure to love this hilarious follow-up collection of short stories. As Augusten takes you from one corner to another in his insane past experiences (buying defective dogs, suffering torrential nosebleeds, taking holiday at an inn creepily decorated with one too many dolls), you will find yourself quickly and happily moving along. Though I find myself more and more often questioning the accuracy of his accounts, I am willing to admit I don't really care. Keep 'em coming, Burroughs.
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3.0 out of 5 stars slight disapointment, 19 Jul 2007
By Ms. K. J. Gill "Katzilla" (Stockport, NW England) - See all my reviews
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'Running with scissors' had me captured. I did not move from my chair (and at some points, the toilet) for a whole two days until I had read it, I was that captured by Augustus' spell!! Although I did find this book amusing at times, I thought that it dragged on some what. I love his style of writing, it really does hold your attention but there were some points at which I was thinking to myself: "and the moral/point of this anecdote is... hmmm, I'll keep reading, it might be leading somewhere..." but then being gravely disapointed. I've read some classics in my time as well as some truely hurrendous stuff, however I'm going to relagate this book to the 'it's alright, not great, but alright' section.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Always in stitches., 9 May 2007
I'm never disappointed in his books. I always find myself chuckling out load and in awe with his wit. Like the above review, I did find myself questioning some of his accounts. But I checked into his website, and found what I was curious about is true.

If you're questioning whether to buy this book or not, give 'Running with Scissors' a try first. Trust me, you'll end up buying his other books soon after.
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