Product Description

This book is approved for consumption by those seeking pleasure, escape, amusement, enlightenment, or general distraction. This book is not approved to treat disorders such as eBay addiction or incessant blind dating. In studies, some readers reported inappropriate convulsive laughter, a tingling sensation in the limbs and sudden gasping. Less than one per cent reported narcolepsy. Do not operate heavy machinery while reading this book, until you know what effects it may have on you. Ask your Atlantic Books sales representative about "Possible Side Effects".

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #36673 in Books
• Published on: 2007-01-11
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Review
"'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"

About the Author
Augusten Burroughs is the author of the bestselling Running with Scissors, Dry and Magical Thinking. Atlantic Books published Sellevision, Augusten's first novel, to great success in 2006. The film of Running with Scissors is currently in production and stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Annette Bening and Joseph Fiennes. It is due for release in 2006.

Customer Reviews

slight disapointment
'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.

Only problem--there is never enough!
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.

Always in stitches.
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.