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 Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 11:50 am Post subject: 15. A Wolf at the Table by Augusten Burroughs |
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I didn't even know that Burroughs had a new book until I happened upon this at the book store. I picked it up on the principle that I've liked every single one of his books so far.
It's been a while since I read anything by him (I think last was a re-read of Running with Scissors last year). So my memory is a little fuzzy, but I'm pretty sure he just keeps getting better and better.
A Wolf at the Table is the story of his father. I vaguely remember him from other books, but this one casts him into sharp relief. Burrough's father lurks through this book like a boogeyman. He's damn scary, actually.
As usual, I wonder at the perfect recitations of 30 year-old conversations, but all-in-all, a terrific book. It's funny to scary to depressing to inspiring. And it references every other Burroughs book in at least a vague way. It could be a good place to start for someone whose never read any of the books. Although, Burroughs has gotten better over the years, so It might be awkward to use this as a prequel.
But I recommend it highly.
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