Good Reads with Sarah Siegel

The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb

Wally Lamb is not for the emotionally fragile. His novels unflinchingly examine the dark elements of contemporary American life, from mental illness and psychological abuse to rape, suicide, and the Columbine school shootings. But the suffering is leavened by a pervasive sense of humor, and readers who persevere through Lamb's lengthy novels will be rewarded with strong themes of redemption and renewal. An engaging prose style draws the reader into the emotional and powerful worlds of Lamb's unforgettable characters. Start with: She's Come Undone.