I liked the language during the first couple parts, but then it got annoying at times. However, the overall novel was an amazing read with a great plot. Sort of slow in the middle, but the ending is great. The controversy associated with the book is illogical to me. I dont really care if it was fact or fiction as long as it was a good read

This was A great novel. If you would like to hear A good story of A drug addict then I suggest A million little pieces. I really loved the style of writing for this book, James Frey really had me feel like I was in his mind. And I felt like I understood the characters throughout the story as well. And the dramatic ending was heartfelt so much to bring tears to my eyes. Great for everyone, especially those who have substance abuse problems. ~Tim

So much controversy about this book....how much is fiction, how much did he just make up? Who really cares at the end of the day? This is a great read, giving the reader a fantastic look at a totally different kind of life; that of serious addiction. Love the informal style of writing which adds to the underbelly kind of tone James Frey has going there.

fiction or non-fiction? I still liked the way he told the story.

March 2006

I don't care about the controversary that surrounded this book - it was a good one - real or not real.

I love this book. I could read it over and over. i cant get enough of it. i would LOVE to see it made into a movie.

A Million Little Pieces. The headlines. The controversy. Now, Oprah has a million little questions. James Frey, his publisher and leading journalists weigh in. Check out Oprah's link for more info: http://www.oprah.com/showinfo/James-Frey-and-the-A-Million-Little-Pieces-Controversy

All issues surrounding James Frey aside, this book was an amazingly real portrayal of addiction and inner battles. It was simultaneously harsh and gentle, giving the reader a sense of honesty from the narrator (ironically...). Although I see others have criticized Frey's writing style, I think it was rather poetic. If the story is read as a long poem instead of a novel, the writing makes much more sense. It might have been a little clearer had he chosen to use better punctuation, yes, but would the emotions come across quite so brilliantly?

This is one of the worst books I've ever attempted to read - I say "attempted" because, although I hate starting something and not completing it, I simply wasn't able to finish this. His writing style is horrible and especially at the beginning of the book, is very difficult to stomach. I already knew of the controversy about this author long before I read the book but I still wanted to give it a read, but I was disappointed. In no way shape or form should James Frey be considered anything remotely resembling a writer. Aweful!