PositiveThe Guardian (UK)Admirably honest, sometimes cringe-inducing memoir ... His book is chiefly about the titular \'Big Terrible Thing\': Perry’s alcoholism and painkiller/opioid addiction ... Elsewhere, there’s cringe-inducing griping (poor reviews; award snubs) and barely veiled bragging about his wealth and multimillion-dollar homes ... Perry doesn’t always come across as likable, but maybe that’s the mark of a truthful memoir ... It’s harrowing and revealing about the juncture where extreme compound addiction collides with mega-celebrity. It’s a scream of authentic human pain, albeit one sprinkled with stardust. You end up admiring his honesty.
