I Know This Much Is True

By: Wally Lamb

Narrated by: Ken Howard

Length: 5 hrs and 42 mins

Publisher's summary

Identical twins Dominick and Thomas Birdsey were born in the waning moments of 1949 and the opening minutes of 1950. Now at 40, Dominick's entire life has been compromised and constricted by anger and fear, by the paranoid schizophrenic twin brother he both loves and resents, and by the past they shared with their adoptive father, Ray, a spit-and polish ex-Navy man, and their long-suffering mother, Concettina. The brothers' relationship undergoes the ultimate test when Thomas commits an unthinkable act that threatens the tenuous balance of both his and Dominick's lives. Wally Lamb's long awaited follow-up to the critically acclaimed novel She's Come Undone is narrated by Tony Award-winning actor Ken Howard.

(P) and ©1998 HarperCollins Publishers Inc., All Rights Reserved, Harper Audio, A Division of HarperCollins Publishers

Critic reviews

Publishers Weekly Listen Up Award: Best Audio of 1998, Fiction

"This award-winning Broadway stalwart here shows himself to be as adept behind the mike as behind the footlights." (AudioFile)

I could tell a lot was missing

I really enjoyed this story, but even though I never read the whole book, it was so obvious that there where huge gaps and holes. I still gave it 5 stars, but would love to hear the unabridged version of this. 6 hours is not enough time for character development, or to do justice to a saga like this one. It's a shame neither audible or itunes offers an unabridged version.

not the full novel

although still really good, the audiobook skips around a lot, skips whole chapters. I was still able to follow along however and understand the characters.

A Touching Story

Where does I Know This Much Is True rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is a wonderful story and an easy listen. I enjoy how the story moves from the boys' childhood experiences to present circumstances and the connections between the past and present reveal themselves as the story unfolds.

Amazing

I didn't think I would like this book..... I LOVE it !!!! Couldn't put it down or stop listening. the Narrator was AMAZING and would read more of him if available.

Great read

Loved it, I don't usually read these types of books, but I could not stop listening to the book. It is really good.

Still can't decide how I feel about this book

Would you listen to I Know This Much Is True again? Why?

No. I don't listen to books more than once.

What other book might you compare I Know This Much Is True to and why?

I have no idea.

What three words best describe Ken Howard’s voice?

Engaging, orotuned and husky

If you could rename I Know This Much Is True, what would you call it?

Schizophrenia: A Twin's Lifelong Struggle

Any additional comments?

I definitely didn't hate this book but can't decide whether to recommend it or not.

Interesting

It was very into book. Kept you interested in events. Good read.
Glad on Audible

Someone talking in the background

It was a good story, i was drawn in and could not stop listening.

My only complaint is that i could hear someone in the background talking. It was a little distracting

Favorite book

This has long been one of my favorite books and authors, I have not read it in 15+ years. I was so happy to listen to it and realize it is still one of my favorites.

Excellent story, although a lot of it was left out

Where does I Know This Much Is True rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This was my first one and I was mildly disappointed that the story ha been cut short.

If you’ve listened to books by Wally Lamb before, how does this one compare?

I love Wally Lamb. But as I said above, I wish they hadn't cut
The story short.

Which scene was your favorite?

I can't pick just one.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

It's a large book, so no.