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Running with Scissors

Augusten Burroughs

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Jul 26, 2009 Deb (Readerbuzz) Nance rated it really liked it

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I remember reading this book when it first came out; I hated it. Since then, I've read Dry and Magical Thinking by the same author and I seem to have completely changed my feelings about Burroughs. I have renewed sympathy for him, the byproduct of negligent parents, our consumer-driven society, a frighteningly destructive psychiatrist, and a pedophile.

I was so taken with the book, in fact, that I received it today and read it all in one sitting.
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Mar 14, 2010 Corinna rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: 2010

I have to admit, the book pulled me in. The story was a fast read and quite compelling. But when I put the book down I could not help being disapointed. The story was by far not as hilarious As claimed and I did Not sympathize with Augusten the way I was porbably supposed to.

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