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A review by reidob
Dry by Augusten Burroughs
3.0
A moving memoir of drunkenness and the struggle for sobriety. Unfortunately for Burroughs, there really isn't much to say about this subject that hasn't been said before many times, and often quite a bit better. Despite the rawness of his prose, the feeling that he is keeping his reading audience at arm's length still pervades the book. This is not surprising, considering the childhood he survived, but without this intimacy this account falls somewhat short of being truly engaging.
Despite all this, it is a fine read and a courageous exposition of his struggles with not just drink, but with love and intimacy and purpose. I would recommend this to anyone who has been through this particular wringer or knows anyone who has, especially gay men. Just don't go in expecting too much.
Despite all this, it is a fine read and a courageous exposition of his struggles with not just drink, but with love and intimacy and purpose. I would recommend this to anyone who has been through this particular wringer or knows anyone who has, especially gay men. Just don't go in expecting too much.