A review by chloesbooked
I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb

emotional slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I loved this book, until the last 100 pages! The ending felt rushed and honestly ruined the plot that I was really enjoying. Nothing at the end felt realistic to the characters. 

However, majority of the book was very interesting as the characters are what are driving the plot. Thomas, a paranoid schizophrenic who cuts his hand off with the hope it will prevent Operation Desert Storm is placed in a Maximum Security forensic institution. He relies on his identical twin, Dominick to move him to his previous facility that was better suited for his needs. Dominick, the rough and considered “normal” twin is jumping through hoops to be his brother’s advocate.


There is character development throughout the book, but it gets washed away by the last chapter. 
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