Born in the waning moments of 1949 and the opening minutes of 1950, Dominick Birdsey and his twin brother are physical mirror images of one and other. They grow into distinct yet connected entities. From childhood, Dominick fights for separation and wholeness in a house of fear.

But Dominick's talent for survival comes at enormous personal cost. And it will be put to the ultimate test when his brother commits an unthinkable act that threatens the tenuous balance of both his and Dominick's life.

Review: The length of this novel would normally discourage me from picking it up. Nine hundred page books do not fit easily into my briefcase or my schedule. That being said, reading I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb was well worth the effort and I would recommend it to anyone who takes pleasure in a fascinating story about truly human characters.

I read Wally Lamb’s other book, She’s Come Undone, and feel those characters lack the depth that is seen in this new book. Lamb’s insight into the bonds between twins is unforgettable, as is his look at the tribulations of paranoid schizophrenics. This book deals with human nature in a believable and, most importantly, entertaining way.

Reviewed by K. Vikich