Sometimes truth is more extraordinary than fiction. Griffin Dunne lived a life of privilege. He mingled with celebrities all his life. He was best friends with Carrie Fisher, and Sean Connery saved him from drowning. His aunt was Joan Didion, his uncle was John Dunne and his father was Dominick Dunne. As glamorous a life as he l ed, it was also filled with tragedy; the worst being his sister’s murder committed by a deranged ex lover.

I eagerly wanted to continue reading about Griffin Dunne’s life and the people he knew. The Friday Afternoon Club is a family history full of drugs, alcohol, mental illness and revenge. It is also about love and loyalty. Dunne’s memoir is an easy read with lots of juicy gossip.