An engaging narrative about the tragedies of life in prison and other disturbing aspects of US culture

This is the first Wally Lamb work I have read. I couldn’t put it down. 10/10 recommend.

Page turner, sometimes hard to face. The story has brilliant twists and turns, sometimes devastating, but I appreciate having had the opportunity to have read it.

Good story, very moving, but so sad.

I couldn't put this book down.

A masterclass on the intersection of hope and grief.

This book was one that grabbed me from the beginning. The main character , Corby, was written very realistically and was easy to relate to. Like so many, He had problems we all might have and he made his own life difficult as many do. He was not a perfect person, but he had many good characteristics. He made the most terrible mistake and could not get over it. He almost made it through prison with the help of his Art and the river. Unfortunately the cruelty of his situation held him captive. His wife, Emily, loved him but just could not seem to get past his weakness and what it cost them both.The book is well written by Wally Lamb and kept me intrigued until the end.

This could have been a great story if the author had left out the politics especially the comments about Donald Trump. I appreciated the story but believe it was not necessary to add those political comments. Did they add anything positive to your very well written story of C & E and their twins. No, but maybe help the reader to see what “stinking thinking” can do to positive thought processes vs. negative thought processes. Which ones help positive growth and which one’s hider and may cause severe problems. It’s as if you’re speaking out of “ both sides of your mouth, “ look at history to see the unfair & heinous treatment of the Native Americans, etc. but not really look at the hateful comments about specific people you don’t like or hate. These actions don’t help to deliver a reasonable response but, I believe discredit the author’s integrity. Please keep writing your fantastic stories Mr. Lamb, but please leave out the hateful political statements. Thank you for listening.

Outstanding! Couldn’t put it down and had it finished in a day and a half. Love his characters. The story is gripping and sad, yet ultimately triumphant! Wally Lamb makes me cry like no other author! Loved this book!

One of the best books I have read in a while. Storyline, character development and just a well written book. It drew me in from the very beginning and held my attention all the way through to the end. I highly recommend it!