She's Come Undone

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Summary: What a waste of time
Review: I kept waiting for Dolores to finally take control of her life and instead was "treated" to a book full of constant whining of how terrible life was. HATED THE BOOK. Reinforced the belief if Oprah recommends it I want nothing to do with it. Life is too short to waste on books like this.

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Summary: A MASTERPIECE - Wally is a complete genious
Review: I found myself turning pages and saying without thinking..."This is amazing!"

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Summary: Excellent book
Review: Took me back to the 60's. Had to keep looking at the cover to make sure it was written by a man! This was an excellent book - my daughter (age 25) and I both really enjoyed it.

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Summary: the best book ever
Review: I would have to say that is my favorit books of all time. While reading this book that I just could not put down I felt that I was the character. Thats how real it was for me. Also the author portrays the character as a female so well.

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Summary: Don't Waste Your Time
Review: If you want to read about almost everything bad that can happen to a person, pick up this one. Another one of Oprah's books which is totally unrealistic. Lamb is a good author, and the book is easy to read. It's too bad the content stinks. He could have had Dolores turn her life around and show how people can overcome obstacles. Instead, she was typical of our society and played the victim. Oprah, please pick a book that really challenges people's minds--if you want to "change people's lives" DON'T have any more of these dribble books on your book club! Pick one that has a main character that has redeeming qualities.

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Summary: Fantastic!
Review: I devoured the entire novel in 8 hours! What an amazing lesson on life...without being preached to. I'm sorry more of my friends haven't read it, for it's brain food. I wanted to discuss it in a college classroom or a coffee shop. It completely engulfs the reader with flowing prose, succinct phrases, and colorful descriptions. I FELT Dolores grow up, I didn't just read about it.

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Summary: Wally Lamb has touched my soul because I am Dolores Price...
Review: ...I am also her mother and possibly her grandmother. I understand each of her feelings because I have been there myself. I did not want this book to end and I wish I could read about Dolores forever. After this book, I will always be a devoted fan of Mr. Lamb!

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Summary: The most depressing book of all time!
Review: I truly disliked this book. It was not funny but pathetic. This girl needed help in a BIG WAY! I find most of the books that "Oprah" likes to be this way. Pass on this one. But if you give Mr. Lamb a second chance you will find "I Know This Much is True" to be a book of a different sort

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Summary: Whatever. Who cares? I didn't. Oprah strikes out...again!
Review: Trivial, boring work from a writer who obviously writes well. I hated this book. I didn't care about the heroine, didn't like her but didn't care enough to hate her. Weak characters. Dull plot. Blah, blah, blah... Does anyone at Oprah's book club really know how to read? What can they be thinking? How about promoting some really fine writers from the back shelves who are seldom noticed, Oprah? This isn't one of them.

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Summary: Interesting but not compelling
Review: I just finished reading She's Come Undone. I finished it because I wanted to find out if the main character had any redeeming qualities. I couldn't believe that anyone or any character in a book could constantly make such poor choices or continue to view situations in the worst possible way. I read to the end because I had to believe that Dolores does something positive about her life and her situation. She does begin to develop a backbone and improve her lot in life. For that reason I think the ending is the best part of the book as she becomes a more realistic character. The one truly positive thing about the book is that it gives the reader a true glimpse of what it is to live with mental illness. I developed more empathy for those who suffer with depression and other mental problems.