by Wally Lamb
First published 1992
Dolores Price's life is unraveling. Abandoned by her father, mocked by her peers, and forced to confront the fallout of a family tragedy, she retreats into a world of comfort food and fantasy. But as Dolores grows from a defiant teenager to a complex adult, she must face her demons and reckon with the truths of her past. This poignant, unflinching novel follows one woman's courageous path to self-discovery.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: unreliable-narrator
Setting: United States
454 pages · Paperback · Pocket Books
Content warnings: abuse, depression, mental-illness