52 pages • 1 hour read
Matthew PerryFriends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2022A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing is a memoir by Matthew Perry detailing the impact of his parents' divorce on his childhood, his teenage success as a tennis player, and his rise to fame as Chandler Bing on Friends. The book explores Perry's battle with substance addiction, his fear of abandonment, and the dichotomy between the fantasy and reality of fame. The narrative is frank and darkly humorous. The book includes descriptions of substance use and addiction to drugs and alcohol.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
In Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, Matthew Perry delivers a candid memoir that resonates with authenticity. Reviewers praise his heartfelt and raw recounting of struggles with fame and addiction. However, some critiques highlight occasional disjointed narrative elements. Overall, a poignant and engaging read.
Who Should Read Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing?
Readers who enjoy memoirs about personal struggles and triumphs will be captivated by Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry. Fans of Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher and Wild by Cheryl Strayed will appreciate the candid storytelling and emotional depth in Perry's account of his life and career.