*He has lost his job and is silently struggling with an addiction.
*After a horrific accident, Corby is sent to prison.
*While in prison, Corby not only learns a lot about himself, but that of the other prisoners.
*He tries to make the best of his time, but also worries about what he has left behind outside the prison walls.
What I Thought of It - Five Observations/Reflections... *Because I'm such a fan of Wally Lamb novels, I was extremely excited to read his newest work of fiction. It had been many years since he had published something.
*When I began the novel, I noticed the writing was different from what I had come to know of Wally.
*The story line wasn't as deep, the writing wasn't as detailed, and the character development wasn't quite there.
*When I compared it to his other novels, I thought it fell short. When I compared the story to itself, I thought it was a decent story.
*There were moments of heartbreak, but overall the story wasn't what I was hoping for. But I'm certainly glad I read it and have another Wally Lamb novel in my collection. Who Should Read It... *If you have not read any previous novels by Wally, you will definitely find this story satisfying and enjoyable. If you have read his other books, you may be a bit disappointed that it doesn't measure up to "She's Come Undone", "I Know This Much Is True", and "The Hour I First Believed". Happy Reading!
Rating... 4 out of 5 stars
