pickI am not okay. I love a book that destroys me. Wally Lamb develops his characters in such a way, that despite their flaws, you feel the deepest empathy for them. He manages to fill you with incredible sadness while also giving you hope. I‘m emotionally wrecked and I expect to be haunted by this one for a long time.
Another Wally Lamb book that breaks the heart from the very first page...
pickA great story of how simple mistakes can turn into major tragedies. One of the through lines I appreciated most, that hope is always good, but expectations are problematic. An emotional and thoroughly worthwhile journey.
pickEngaging? Yes. Drama filled? Yes. Keeps the pages turning? Yes. Do I like her? Uhhhhh….at times, yes, profound and grounded gems of wisdom are written followed by completely self-absorbed, pain the ass behavior. Addiction is the major theme, and this is her love story, told with justifications of poor decisions, questionable motives, and love. Complicated.
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Yes, I loved the new novel from the brilliant Wally Lamb.
pickThat ending…. 💔 This book is so sad. And somehow hopeful. Corny struggles to come to terms with life in prison after caused a tragedy that tore his family apart. He will spend three years of his life there and is determined to come out a better man. This is the story of a complex man, who has grown on me while I couldn‘t stop reading. Recommended!
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pickThis memoir is mostly about addiction- be it drugs and alcohol, codependency, love and sex, or attention. The author puts it all on the table, so be prepared, it gets ugly. But it‘s also beautiful and touching and gut wrenching.
I could have done without the music between chapters and poems, but I bet it was her girlfriend‘s music, so I understand the inclusion.
I also could have done without all the faith, although I know it is important ⬇️
pickThis novel takes the reader on a journey through multiple aspects of heartbreak, terrible decisions, loss, addiction, trauma, love, friendship and frustration in many ways. My cheeks are still damp from tears as I write these words. I gave it 5/5⭐️
