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I Know This Much Is True
by Wally Lamb
Dear Wally Lamb (7/1/2005)
Dear Wally Lamb. I read both your books because I saw that they were on Oprah. I was deeply touched and moved by your novels because they reflect my life so much!!! I was wondering where you get the inspirations for your novels? Have you been listening into my conversations with my counselor? I love your books and I hope that you continue to write more novels as they provide inspiration to keep on living as your books seem to reflect my life so well. Thank you for listening to my opinion and have a wonderful day.
I Know This Much Is True
by Wally Lamb
Brilliant (7/1/2005)
I have just finished the reading what was possibly the best book that I have ever read! Although I was at first intimidated by its size I was captured by the first paragraph and I held on until the end. This book did what so many others fail to do. Many authors are able to have insight into the human psyche but none that I've experienced so much as in I Know This Much is True. Every character, especially Dominick, is 3 dimensional. They became real to me in the days that I read the book. I am sure that they will stay with me always. The book was very satisfying and surprisingly had a well-earned "happy ending". I must also comment on the craft and skill of Mr. Lamb who like and Indian woman at a loom, made many individual threads into a beautiful masterpiece. The book flowed and even taught me lessons in life. I recommend this book to any and everyone! Read it right away! You'll look at it and say that you don't have time--but as you read--you'll find yourself making time to find out what happens next! Now my review is proportionately as long as the book! I apologize but give thanks again to Mr. Lamb for the experience.
I Know This Much Is True
by Wally Lamb
Great Book (7/1/2005)
I am a fifteen year old from Ft.Myers Florida. I was told by a teacher that I would have to read a book as part of my semester grade. Which I was extremely upset about due to the fact that I hate reading, or should I say hated reading. I went and looked at my families book collection and picked up I know this much is true by Wally Lamb. My mother advised me not to read it, for she was positive it would upset me. I read a page, and then another and found the book as addicting as cigarettes. It made me laugh, it made me cry, and it made me find a joy in something so dear. Reading. I would love to thank Mr. Lamb in person someday for making me look at everything in a whole new light. I am looking everywhere to buy a Shiva the Destroyer of my own, I wish Doc Patel lived around here so I could easily obtain one. When I finished the book I didn't know what to do, I started crying hysterically because I no longer could have my daily dose of reality. My parents couldn't believe how much I enjoyed the book they are besides themselves with happiness that now I read for pleasure, and so am I. I am sorry for taking up so much of your time, but I just had to let you know. Julia
Omerta
by Mario Puzo
One of the greatest books (6/1/2003)
This is one of the greatest books I have ever read in my life. I couldn't stop reading it. There is no doubt in my mind that if you liked "The Godfather" then you will LOVE "Omerta"!
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