The Liars' Club Paperback – Deckle Edge, 10 November 2015

If you like really really reaaaaaaaaaaallllllyyyyyy slow stories... this one's for you. It put me to sleep. I don't mean to offend those who like this book but it wasn't for me.

This is absolutely one of my favorite books and at least the last five years. If anyone ever asked me about a book that I recommend this is always the one that comes to mind first. I read her most recent memoir and one of the things that you discover in reading her is what an interesting and at times both tragic and numerous writer she is. I marvel at how she comes up with some of these phrases. The story is fascinating - though better read than lived.

A great read overall. Sad and funny at the same time. What a life story

A terrific memoir with unforgettable characters and detailed visual descriptions that make you feel you are part of this dysfunctional yet lovable family. The author is both humble and funny without sparing those around her. A bit of a surprise with respect to the relationship with her mother at the end, but it helped to explain much of the latter's behavior throughout the book. This was one of my favorite books, and I look forward to reading more of Mary Karr's works.

This will keep you reading until the end, and you'll feel it was time well spent. I've read that this is the memoir that set the bar for others; I'm not sure that's true, but you could make a case for it. After reading this book, I ordered her next memoir. You really feel for Karr as a girl growing up in Texas, and admire her as well. This book is a good use of your time.