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The novels real strength lies in wally lambs complex portrait of this private man, scarred by his stepfathers brutality, the responsibility for his. Six years later, he published his second novel, i know this much is true. Dominick simultaneously loves and hates thomas, defending him and considering him a millstone around his neck, especially as thomas develops schizophrenia. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read i know this much is true. What i found most interesting about this book is the connections that are made throughout the book with the main character and his family history.

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