68 pages 2 hours read

Caroline Knapp

Drinking: A Love Story

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1996

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Caroline Knapp's Drinking: A Love Story is a compelling memoir that offers a poignant exploration of addiction, commendable for its raw honesty and introspective depth. While praised for its relatable prose and emotional resonance, some readers found the narrative repetitive and lacking broader perspective. Overall, it’s a powerful read that illuminates the complexities of alcoholism.

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Who Should Read Drinking: A Love Story?

A reader who would enjoy Drinking: A Love Story by Caroline Knapp is likely interested in raw, introspective memoirs that explore personal struggle and recovery. Fans of Mary Karr's The Liar's Club or Jeanette Walls' The Glass Castle will find Knapp's honest, lyrical narrative compelling and relatable.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Guilt