I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb

I Know This Much Is True

Wally Lamb

897 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

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 92%
reflective 74%
sad 64%
dark 53%
challenging 41%
hopeful 27%
tense 20%
inspiring 8%
informative 5%
mysterious 1%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 41%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 22% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.11

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