I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb

I Know This Much Is True

Wally Lamb

901 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced
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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. . ...

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Moods

emotional 88%
reflective 68%
sad 66%
dark 50%
challenging 41%
hopeful 25%
tense 19%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 6%
informative 4%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 47%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 24% | No: 20%

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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