Charles Jackson (1) (1903–1968)

his is a wild ride of a book. Don is a struggling writer, and a massive alcoholic. His brother reluctantly leaves him alone for a long weekend, and Don goes on a bender. He does whatever he can to make sure he has his next pint of booze, lie, steal, borrow if he can. It is a definite cautionary tale for the toll that alcoholism can take on a person. Excellent read.

There is so much in this. I wish I could take a class on it. The gay stuff is especially interesting as it is coming from a totally different kind of perspective. I don't really understand it. Great clear writing.

Good, but it reminded me of a bell--one that is perfectly tuned and true, but essentially only plays one note. Definitely a must read in the addiction and alcoholism genres.

Heavy book, there’s a lot going on, definitely need to reread