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A Million Little Pieces

James Frey
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A Million Little Pieces

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2003

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James Frey

A Million Little Pieces

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Minnesota • 1990s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

A Million Little Pieces by James Frey follows James's tumultuous journey to recovery in a rehab clinic after waking up injured and disoriented on a plane. He forms significant relationships with fellow patients, including Lilly, a young woman, and Leonard, a middle-aged mafia boss, while battling withdrawal, undergoing painful dental surgery, and grappling with his past actions and personal responsibility for his addiction. The book deals with sensitive topics such as addiction, violence, and trauma.

Dark

Gritty

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.0

262,502 ratings

61%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

James Frey's A Million Little Pieces offers a raw, unflinching look at addiction and recovery, praised for its intense and vivid narrative. However, its authenticity came under scrutiny, with some critics questioning the memoir's truthfulness. The emotional honesty compensates somewhat, ensuring a gripping read despite controversy over its factual accuracy.

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Who Should Read A Million Little Pieces?

Readers who find resonance with raw, gritty memoirs of personal struggle and redemption, similar to Augusten Burroughs' Running with Scissors or Elizabeth Wurtzel's Prozac Nation, will likely be captivated by James Frey's A Million Little Pieces. The emotionally charged and unconventional narrative appeals to those intrigued by intense psychological journeys.

4.0

262,502 ratings

61%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Minnesota • 1990s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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