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Literary Fiction· United States

She's Come Undone

by Wally Lamb
Aggregate Editorial Score47/100
Oprah's Book Club
Published 1992435 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

She's Come Undone by Wally Lamb is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1992. Dolores Price, abused, raped, and obese, makes her way from a broken childhood through a breakdown and slow recovery in Lamb's acclaimed debut. Oprah's endorsement transformed it into a massive bestseller and helped launch Lamb's career. Themes of abuse, weight, recovery run through the work. The book has received recognition from Oprah's Book Club 1992.

Book Details

AuthorWally Lamb
Published1992
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages435
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780671021764
Editorial Score47/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Awards & Recognition

Oprah's Book Club
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199218
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is She's Come Undone about?

Dolores Price, abused, raped, and obese, makes her way from a broken childhood through a breakdown and slow recovery in Lamb's acclaimed debut. Oprah's endorsement transformed it into a massive bestseller and helped launch Lamb's career.

Who wrote She's Come Undone?

She's Come Undone was written by Wally Lamb, from United States. First published in 1992.

What awards has She's Come Undone won?

She's Come Undone has received the following awards and honours: Oprah's Book Club 1992.

Is She's Come Undone worth reading?

She's Come Undone is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 18/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in abuse, weight, recovery.

Where can I buy She's Come Undone?

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What category is She's Come Undone?

She's Come Undone is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is She's Come Undone from?

She's Come Undone originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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