I Know this Much is True by Wally Lamb

I Know this Much is True

Wally Lamb

912 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

This powerful, heartwrenching drama draws on the deepest human emotions - the need to know oneself, the responsibility to the family, and the influence of hidden history. The result is a highly acclaimed novel of survival and great sensitivity.

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,597 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
reflective 67%
sad 66%
dark 51%
challenging 41%
hopeful 26%
tense 19%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 6%
informative 4%
funny 2%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 47%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 25% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

4.12

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