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), Very good book. Be the first to ask a question about The Empty Room. A heartbreaking glimpse inside the mind of a severely depressed alcoholic.
As a newly recovered alcoholic, I devoured the story.
if none of that applies, it's certainly a well-written novel and a quick read for fiction fans. It was full at noon yesterday; surely she didn’t drink that much last night? If so read this book.
It also touches on religion, interracial relationships, aging, mental illness, cognitive impairment, dysfunctional relationships to name a few. Living in the head of a serious alcoholic is exhausting, even for a day! As she struggles out the door, she fights the urge to have a sip, just to take the edge off.
I cringed as Colleen - in her alcoholic haze - humiliated herself over and over again. Interesting and sad in equal measure but bold honest and very very real. It also touches on religion, interracial relationships, aging, mental illness, cognitive impairment, dysfunctional relationships to name a few. It's a very realistic yet sympathetic portrayal of 24 hours in an alcoholic's bleak life, though you'd be surprised by the humour here, too.
loved this dark and creepy and uncomfortable read - perhaps because it took place in toronto and the locations were familiar. In this unforgettable work, acclaimed novelist Lauren B. Davis has created as searing, raw and powerful a portrayal of the chaos and pain of alcoholism as we have encountered in fiction. I found the main character to be believable and also likeable, even in the midst of her downfall. Strong voice and characterization, compelling premise (to me, anyway). as a visual artist as she seeks to articulate moments of illumination in everyday life. A drinker with a serious problem that she refuses to acknowledge, she lives alone and, nearing fifty, has worn out most of her friendships from the days when her heavy drinking and its frequently embarr. For a better shopping experience, please upgrade now. Davis offers a completely believable picture of one woman’s decline and helplessness. The writing is devastatingly honest and raw. We’d love your help. Is it really possible to go from rock bottom to hopeful that quickly?
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Lauren B. Davis’s most recent work is THE GRIMOIRE OF KENSINGTON MARKET (named one of the best books of 2018 by the Globe & Mail, and a finalist for the Fred Lerner, Canadian Authors Association Best Book of the Year), a story about a bookstore that is the repository of all the stories in the world, and that no one finds unless intended to do so.
This is not a book for the faint of heart. I found it so absorbing that I could barely put it down, though forced myself to read more slowly as it was one of those books where you fear the ending yet would rather read on and on endlessly. I'm sure I know people who are living this nightmare. I read it from start to finish without stopping.
The stories in this, Lauren B. Davis's first collection, have been called audacious, extraordinary, and an amalgam of deep intuitive perception, sly wit and candor that could strip paint by the Globe and Mail. I wish I could un-read this so I could read it fresh again.
Decent storyline. The action of the novel covers a 24-hour period, the day when Colleen hits absolute bottom and comes face to face with a choice that will either save her or finish her off.
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I basically read this book in two sittings.
by Harper Collins Canada. Awesome. The material is, of course, bleak - the dead cat scene nearly made me gag - but important .... and the gorgeous writing in the final pages made my heart sing. and Digits on mystery adventures all while building practical knowledge of coding, algorithms, algebra, and logical problem-solving. bureaucracy.
This is not a 'good' or 'nice' story. Gutwrenching. I loved this book!It follows a day in the life of Colleen Kerrigan, a middle aged alcoholic. 2 reviews Longlisted for the 2012 Scotiabank Giller Prize, OUR DAILY BREAD is a novel about what happens when we view our neighbours as "The Other" and the transformative power of unlikely friendships; Our Daily Bread is inspired by the true story of the Goler Clan of Nova Scotia. It's almost an addiction in itself, to read like this, to be this close to the characters. Her childhood was so sad, a father who was also an alcoholic, and a mother who seemed to be bipolar. A wise and necessary book. If you liked Drunk Mom by Jowita Bydlowska, you'll love The Empty Room by Lauren B Davis. rock 'n' roll of Eleanor & Park. Born in Montreal, she now lives in Princeton, New Jersey. if none of that applies, it's certainly a well-written novel and a quick read for fiction fans. We obviously need to know more and I'll leave it there so as not to ruin the plot.
I highly recommend this read to everyone! Davis moves seamlessly in and out of Colleen's mind as she convinces herself she either needs the next drink or must prepare for when she needs one later.
A wonderful book, and anyone with alcoholics in the family will find greater understanding and validation here. By the time we meet her she is already well along the path, but not so far gone that she cannot envision for herself a future as a pathetic, drunken, friendless wreck. ,ree months after his sudden death she fancied she still saw him there.
This book was haunting. A brave, devastatingly honest book about a woman in denial about her addiction to alcohol.
She had a very sad life, her only friend her dog. The two are so incredibly related. However, in this case, the technique grew on me, especially because the flashbacks were not entirely drawn from her childhood but also from her adult life and they provided variation to what otherwise would have been a fairly dull plot line.
Refresh and try again. really captures the mental desperation and pain of alcoholism. It's like my life all over again. The Empty Room takes place over only one long and hopeless day of Colleen’s life, with necessary flashbacks to the past, giving the reader background and context.
I know very little about substance addiction and this was a real eye opener.
Not a cheerful read, but I did enjoy the book and the graphic descriptions of 'the morning after' were eye opening. Lauren B. Davis’s most recent work is THE GRIMOIRE OF KENSINGTON MARKET (named one of the best books of 2018 by the Globe & Mail, and a finalist for the Fred Lerner, Canadian Authors Association Best Book of the Year), a story about a bookstore that is the repository of all the stories in the world, and that no one finds unless intended to do so. This bracing read about alcohol addiction reads like a contemporary THE BELL JAR (but way boozier!). It’s incredible she managed to pull up out of her tailspin and get sober.
I admired how she did it, opting to move between Colleen Kerrigan's hitting-bottom day and experiences in her past that contributed to the self she has become.
I found it so absorbing that I could barely put it down, though forced myself to read more slowly as it was one of those books where you fear the ending yet would rather read on and on endlessly. Like watching a train wreck you can't turn away from but surprisingly hopeful. Grow Your Child's Library with Top Young Reader Series, Knock Knock Gifts, Books & Office Supplies, Buy One, Get One 50% Off Holiday Boxed Cards, Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser, Grotowski's Empty Room: A Challenge to the Theatre. The feeling of powerlessness is completely overwhelming and sometimes, the only solution seems to be to kill the misery. I so wanted things to work out for her. If you liked Drunk Mom by Jowita Bydlowska, you'll love The Empty Room by Lauren B Davis. She’s shocked to see the near-empty vodka bottle on her kitchen counter. We continue to hope even as Colleen's situation grows more and more grim; and Davis skillfully shows the funny side of horrific and degrading scenes while never causing us to laugh at her protagonist, always retaining our sympathy. In this unforgettable work, acclaimed novelist Lauren B. Davis has created as searing, raw and powerful a portrayal of the chaos and pain of alcoholism as we have encountered in fiction. To read is to voyage through time.”... Colleen Kerrigan wakes up sick and bruised, with no clear memory of the night before. I couldn't pull myself away. Lauren Davis does not sugar-coat Colleen's addiction. I loved everything about this book.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 15, 2018. A heartbreaking glimpse inside the mind of a severely depressed alcoholic. She does not shy away from messy, stomach-churning details and grotesque behaviors that will make even the steeliest reader cringe with dismay.
Please try again. A raw and groundbreaking journey to the depths of addiction, from the author of Our Daily Bread, longlisted for the Giller Prize. Enjoyed this very much.
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Lauren B. Davis tackled a difficult subject - writing about an alcoholic, whose primary relationship is with the bottle.
It really makes you realize that people are not just "drunks", but that they are in fact real people, trying to survive their lives and facing many struggles and challenges. Truly this is a novel of the absolute highest literary quality. The stories in this, Lauren B. Davis’s first collection, have been called audacious, extraordinary, and an amalgam of deep intuitive perception, sly wit and candor that could strip paint by the Globe and Mail. We may be repulsed, but it is impossible to set aside the book.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 19, 2019. Everyone has a story and reading someone else’s, it comforting and motivating for me. It’s Monday morning, and she is late for work again. I was gripped by this novel from the very first page. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.
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