I jumped at the chance to read I Know This Much Is True (P.S.) by Wally Lamb because I am a fan of the author. I read one of Lamb's other books years ago, She's Come Undone, and couldn't get it out of my mind. Still to this day, memories of the vivid imagery woven by Lamb dance through my head. Any person who can write such a detailed story about a character in a position he could never possibly be in is interesting. In She's Come Undone, Lamb wrote about a woman's life, from childhood to adulthood, who became obese and severely depressed because she was sexually abused as a child. In I Know This Much Is True, Lamb writes about a brother who's twin is schizophrenic.
Lamb is an literary illustrator. I Know This Much Is True is a deeply intriguing story that will pull you in and not let go. The characters are normal, yet compelling. The situations the characters are faced with start out normal enough and by the time the drama escalates and the events occurring become less relatable the reader is deeply invested in the book. The reader gets a great sense of who the characters are because the author tells the complete story. Everything is connected and relevant. In the end, I thought back and realized so many small details that are more significant when you know the ending. It is a mystery. There are clues and you are lead in one direction and then thrown a curve ball. I am glad I read this book and I do recommend it and any of Wally Lamb's works.
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