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On the afternoon of October 12, 1990, my twin brother Thomas entered the Three Rivers, Connecticut Public Library, retreated to one of the rear study carrels, and prayed to God the sacrifice he was about to commit would be deemed acceptable. Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Complicated Life?, Jul 30 2007

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Whose isn't? But then, Lamb has a knack for really telling it like it is. This books gives us the story of a messed-up life of forty-something Dominick Birdsey. His twin brother, Thomas, is a paranoid schizophrenic who believes he is God' messenger and that various government agencies are out to get him. Sound like your next door neighbor? Sounds like mine. Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Dominick's and Thomas's stepfather is practicing the not-so-subtle art of hate, abuse, and sadism--this, a continuation from what he did to the boys in childhood. As the novel unfolds, more screwed up characters get into the act and Lamb somehow manages to get us to read about them, eventhough they seem unrealistic at times. This book was extremely hard to put down--like watching a bad traffic accident in which you want to look away, but can't. If you like this book, then you'll enjoy another I recently read called THE BARK OF THE DOGWOOD. Also about family dysfunctions and over-coming hardships but VERY funny and also very dark. Great writing, both the Lamb and the Dogwood book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I can only hope Wally Lamb has more fiction coming our way!, Jul 9 2004

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Wally Lamb already was awesome, but he amazingly just gets better with time & practice. Everything that was good about She's Come Undone is 100 times better in I Know This Much Is True. I bought this book a few years ago and didn't read it because I couldn't commit to the nearly 900 pages at the time. I had a craving for a long read recently and devoured it like it was nothing in a matter of days. I can say it was easily one of my favorite books ever and I'll carry the message of love and forgiveness with me forever.

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2.0 out of 5 stars I Know This Much is True, Sep 24 2002

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I read Wally Lamb's first book "She's Come Undone" and thoroughly enjoyed it - couldn't put it down.

However, "I Know This Much is True" is a disappointment in comparison. I can easily put it down and walk away for a few days and not want to know what happens yet. The story is slow with too many flashbacks, confusing and generally, it doesn't feel like it's worth getting into.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Linked by blood
Over the past several years, I have always found an excuse not to read Lambs colossal psychological tearjerker, I Know This Much is True. Read more

Published 2 months ago by Saro

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth While Read
Yes, I must admit, I almost dropped this book. I found the first 200 pages of it very depressing. I had difficulty picking it up every day and reading the thoughts, feelings,... Read more

Published on Nov 7 2006 by C. A. Misiaszek

5.0 out of 5 stars I know this book is good
I recently read this, along with Lamb's other book, SHE'S COME UNDONE and loved them both. Do not be turned away from this book because of its size. Read more

Published on Mar 20 2006 by A. Russikie

5.0 out of 5 stars What a story
I Know This Much Is True is an amazing book that can't really be described in words. At best, I can only say that the story is about twins- one of the twins is afflicted by... Read more

Published on Dec 14 2005 by Sancho Mahle

2.0 out of 5 stars dull, dull and more dull
I quite liked his first book and expected more from this. Instead, I got a 700 page after school special of cliched sentimentality and a paint by numbers protagonist.

Published on Sep 16 2005 by Greg

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book--this much I know
If you only have two books to read, make them I KNOW THIS MUCH and a collection of short stories by McCrae titled THE CHILDREN'S CORNER. But first read the Lamb book. Read more

Published on April 2 2005 by Jane Doah

5.0 out of 5 stars what a great book
I Know This Much Is True is an amazing book that can't really be described in words. At best, I can only say that the story is about twins- one of the twins is afflicted by... Read more

Published on Feb 24 2005 by Sancho Mahle

5.0 out of 5 stars A complicated life
Whose isn't? But then, Lamb has a knack for really telling it like it is. This books gives us the story of a messed-up life of forty-something Dominick Birdsey. Read more

Published on Oct 21 2004 by Belinda Sanrafe

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful novel
Wally Lamb has outdone himself with this book. I found the characters and the whole idea of the book to be interesting and thoughtful and actually helpful. Read more

Published on Oct 12 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Rewarding Read
I'm going to try to keep this short and sweet considering all the other really long reviews. In short, this has been the best book I have read. Read more

Published on Jul 2 2004 by Sarah A. Cox

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