Dear Wally Lamb: A Review

Dear Wally,

“She’s Come Undone” is one of my favorite books ever. The character of Dolores Price spoke to me. I rarely re-read books, but this is one I read every year and I always come away with something new. I couldn’t believe you were able to get inside the head of an abused, lonely and overweight girl as a man. Your next novel was a masterpiece also. I have to admit I had high expectations after waiting eight long years for your new novel and on some levels you didn’t disappoint. Your words still flow like over the pages like hot lava. I was immediately caught up in the story of this couple and the tragedy you placed them in. The aftermath of consequences made me think and be thankful that I haven’t experienced such horrors. But then you veered off from Maureen and you lost me. The scope of the story and the research it must have taken was admirable, but I started to feel as if I was just wading through the rest of the story just wanting it to end to find out what would happen to Maureen. I did tear up and felt the pain of the women that Maureen was around ( I don’t want to give it away). I knew from your real life experience that you have been around those inspiring stories and probably some of those were real. I was shocked towards the end and even a bit angry, but I slowly realized that I did like the way you ended it. You are an incredible writer and one of my favorites and I would still recommend this book. It just could have been a bit shorter and a little more focused. Thank you for your gift you share with us and please don’t wait so long to write another book. Also, would you consider going back to a woman as the main character again? Thank you

Your Biggest Fan,

Tracy from Bookroom Reviews

You can read the first chapter here and purchase the book at Amazon here.

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