Nothing Left to Lose, or, How Not to Start a Commune by Jeff Richards is a so-so memoir set in the midst of counterculture life in the 60's. As a young college men Jeff Richards and his friend Rick Sager decide to start a commune out in the Rocky Mountains. What follows is a whole series of adventures, communes, drugs, sex, and road trips as they wandering back and forth across the country.

This is Richard's story, but it is one that has been told before and presented better. While reading, the narrative felt unorganized, muddled, and disjointed. Yes, those feelings likely are a reflection of the times and the experiences, but once I finished reading Nothing Left to Lose I just felt sad.

This is recommended for readers who appreciate memoirs about the 60's counterculture. Thanks to Circuit Breaker Books for providing me with an advance reader's copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary and expresses my honest opinion.

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Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for this complementary ARC in exchange for my honest review!

This book, in the vein of On the Road, follows the life of the author and his friends as they decide to start a commune in the Rocky Mountains. There were a few interesting sections in the book but I found it a bit too similar to On the Road overall. Lots of characters come in and out quickly which can make it tough to follow.

If you like counterculture novels, you may like this one, although it will likely feel close to others you've read before.