Running with Scissors: A Memoir by Augusten Burroughs
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Book Reviews of Running with Scissors: A Memoir
Book Review: Entertaining
Summary: 4 Stars
While skimming through the reviews for Running with Scissors, I noticed that readers either loved it or hated it. I think that it depends on how you look at the book. If you are expecting to be entertained by the bizarre stories that Burroughs tells throughout his memoir, I think you will love it. If you are expecting a great piece of literary work, not so much. Burroughs is comparable to David Sedaris, and although I have not read any of Sedaris's books, although I do own a few, I know that they are lightly written, you don't have to think while reading them books. I loved the book, I thought it was bizarre and hilarious, and I think that is all the reader is supposed to get out of it. So my opinion is that you will either love it or hate it depending on what your expectations of the book are.Book Review: Over the Top CRAZY - but FUN!
Summary: 4 Stars
I am a big fan of Sedaris-style dry humor. I chose this book hoping for that and it certainly delivered! I recommend this book to anyone who harbors the belief that they had a disturbing childhood - it turns out you were wrong! Nothing compares to the story of Augusten Burroughs - this book with have you laughing, while shaking your head in shock & disbelief, all at the same time. It reads quickly & will transport you into an alternate reality for your Saturday afternoon. A warning though - my boyfriend is also a big fan of Sedaris but found some parts of this book to be a bit "over the top & graphically gay" - didn't bother me so much but for those who don't need a searing visual on his sexual escapades - I would read with caution.Book Review: Creepy Yet Humorous
Summary: 4 Stars
The childhood of Augusten Burrough's is for lack of a better word disturbing. The writer's tone is quite interesting and enjoyable. Considering how the book is a memoir written about the authors youth it can become extremely gruesome especially the homosexual love scenes between the teenager and the thirty year old man. The people that are written about in the novel are all very enjoyable to read about especially Hope, Deidre, and Natalie because the author writes about the women so beautifully. Every character has his/her own personality. I do think that it is necessary to read the rest of the books about his life to get the whole perspective because this ends with something that could be considered a cliffhanger.Book Review: Certainly Isn't Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood
Summary: 4 Stars
If even just half of the instances in Mr. Burroughs' book are true, none of these characters should ever raise children until they get their acts together. The story is funny, very quirky, extremely disturbing and labeling these people as excessively dysfunctional is putting it waaaaaaaay too mildly. The book will not give you any warm fuzzies, that's for sure. If it does, you need psychiatric help. Mr. Burroughs is a wonderful writer with excellent comic timing. But please be warned, some of this stuff is brutal and troubling to the point of almost making me ill. Talking with someone who works with such families, these kind of idiosyncratic qualities are not that uncommon. Well worth reading, but be prepared.Book Review: awesome book
Summary: 4 Stars
ok, the bad ratings are a little ridiculous for this book so i had to comment.
READ THE DESCRIPTION ONLINE BEFORE GETTING THE BOOK!
It's not a book for children and if you read the description- it's obviously a pretty messed up, way dark humor book and that would be so clear if you just read the description!
really good book. easy read read it in two nights because i couldnt quit turning the pages. its so messed up its hilarious. touching and heartbreaking in some parts. its a really good read.
also, i saw the movie the day after i finished the book...didn't like the movie as much! def. read the book first!