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5.0 out of 5 stars A junky on "Junky", Sep 8 2006
This review is from: Junky 50th Anniversary Definitive Edition (Paperback)
Unless you abused heroin to the point where you suffered through withdrawl, you should not have any place to comment on the "realism" of this book. Those of you have not, consider yourself lucky that you can read this book as a warning and find it "shocking." Dope just isn't worth it.

Everything Burroughs writes in this book rings true to my experiences as an addict, except of course for the details of the time period. Going to "croaks" for scripts, the slang, the prices, the ethnicity of the pushers...most of this has changed entirely, as it would since it has been over half a century i think since this book debuted. Everything else rings true. The descriptions of the withdrawls, the detoxes, the mindset of a junky...the warmth of that shot...its all here. If this read disturbs you, don't consider it a fantasy by a long shot and stay away because he tells what I found out right there in the first chapter: you may not get addicted right away (it took me several months) but heroin abuse only leads to a habit, a loss of funds, misery, jailtime, or death.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Contemporary Classic no matter what, Jun 28 2004
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This review is from: Junky 50th Anniversary Definitive Edition (Paperback)
Although this is an incredibly short read, one cannot deny that Burroughs is a fantastic writer by the way he packs so much into a story so short. This is not only one of the most hilarious stories that I've ever read, but also one of the most interesting. After seeing movies such as Requiem for a Dream and Trainspotting, it's incredibly fascinating to hear the other side of the story from a credible source (since Burroughs draws greatly upon personal experience). Also, the appendices in this text are worth reading because they not only give one a glossary of the "jive talk" (for those who aren't familiar with drugs and whatnot), but also more succinct opinions and information. This story may not be the clearest depiction of all of the horrors of the junky lifestyle, but it certainly gives a highly introspective view, as well as something to ponder further because of background facts about the character (such as his wife and children that are most likely purposely excluded for the most part).
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ignore Everyone Else...Unless They're Telling You To Read It, May 3 2004
By A. Lacasse (Ottawa, ON) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Modern Classics Junky (Paperback)
Im not quite finished this novel...so i guess this review is a little premature. But i couldnt help myself. This isnt the most wonderful piece of literature. If i were reviewing this book based on its literary craftmanship, it would probably get 3 stars. But the genius of this book goes beyond the writing style and Burrough's (in)ability to write a classic, timeless novel (you know, something like Crime and Punishment by Dostoevsky). Its genius lies in its ability to make you squirm. To make you feel really uncomfortable. And even to make you crack a smile in between. Reading this book puts me on a crazy rollercoaster of emotions and feelings. Not into the depressing crevaces of life like many great novels do, but more like....well, you know how rollercoasters sometimes take you out of your zone of comfort. That's what theyre made to do. Make you feel unsafe, because that's where the thrill comes from. This book, JUNKY, does just that. It takes you by the throat and makes you scream for more. Sick and twisted, but genius!

Of course, if youre a junky, or reformed junky, then the book might not have the same impact. Just all the talk about needles, mugging homeless people, etc etc etc...it all takes me into a world that i know exists (and existed) but have never experienced it so personally. Truly scary. Now that i think of it, i guess it all comes down to the way he talks about everything. Like everything they do in the book is so normal. It's almost like there's no emotion. Like he's reading off a grocery list. That's where the scary part and the uncomfortable feeling come in. I cant believe this stuff happened (and happens).

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the essential reads of the Beat culture.
One of the most honestly written texts I have ever read. Junky chronicles Borrough's life on the streets of NY as a 'junky'. Read more
Published on April 20 2004 by Jasleen Matharu

3.0 out of 5 stars charming but is it a true reflection?
I read this book several years ago and enjoyed the narrative style that Burroughs employed (a break from his cut up style). Read more
Published on Mar 22 2004 by M. T. Hall

4.0 out of 5 stars Spitting at the Junk-Sick Dawn
I have to say this is the best drugprevention leaflet I have ever read. Sure Bill had some fun as well, but mostly he was sick, broke and in jail. Read more
Published on Mar 5 2004 by toxicomaniac

4.0 out of 5 stars Pulp FACT-ion at its best
There were lots of books and stories published in the '40s and '50s that purported to be written by drug addicts. Read more
Published on Sep 7 2003 by Smilin' Jack

4.0 out of 5 stars Junky
Junky is a very strong book and very fast paced. I hope it helps at least one person to stay off of drugs by seeing the unglamorous side of it. Read more
Published on Jul 6 2003 by Jimmy Coleman

5.0 out of 5 stars Like getting hit with a pipe and liking it.!!!!!!!!!!!
This book is just hard hitting as they come. William S. Burroughs does not paint a pretty romantic picture of drug use. Read more
Published on Jun 15 2003 by Ernest Boehm

5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive Burroughs novel
Junky is definitely an essential book for anyone into all types of literature. It's a candid and graphic tale of bohemia and self-destruction dealing with William S. Read more
Published on Jun 2 2003 by K. Bentley

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent! wWnderful, easy read. Graphically accurate!
'Junky' has been criticized for lacking form, or even tact, but in that is its beauty.

'Junky' does not possess the atypical story arc that we are taught in high school English... Read more

Published on May 22 2003 by Evan Shearin

5.0 out of 5 stars Down the Road of Addiction
This was the second time that I have read this book. This is the only book by William S. Burroughs that I have read, but I plan to read many more. Read more
Published on May 16 2002 by Daitokuji31

3.0 out of 5 stars An easier to follow version of the life of a heroin addict
By far, this book is much easier to follow than Burroughs' book "Naked Lunch". "Junky" gives a better idea of what the day to day life of a heroin addict is... Read more
Published on May 11 2002 by JMack

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