Skip to main content
PBS logo
 
 

Book Review of A Heartbreaking Work Of Staggering Genius : A Memoir Based on a True Story

A Heartbreaking Work Of Staggering Genius : A Memoir Based on a True Story
Alohna avatar reviewed on + 12 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3


An unique and superbly-written coming-of-age story. Dave Eggers breaks new ground with his innovations which generally poke fun at the conventions and always at himself. The story IS heart-breaking, but you're chuckling too much to focus on exactly how tough the situation is. I'll never forget him or Toph, his brother. They're in my family now.