Customer Reviews
A Million Little Pieces - By: Samantha Stephens, 04 Jan 2009 
It was only after I'd bought this book that I heard it was apparently not true, so whether or not it is, I read the book as a piece of fiction. And, as such, it really works. Frey's style of writing is at times strange but always works well to express the inner thoughts of the 'character' of James & his construction of his fellow patients adds an extra depth to the story. I also believe one of the most charming parts of the narrative is his romance with Lilly, which I think was one of the main reasons that I kept reading.
Admittedly, I believe that it worked so well as fiction because there were a number of parts of the book which to me appeared too far-fetched to be true, particularly within the last two or three chapters. However, if you're willing to suspend your disbelief whilst reading, you'll find this to be a rather interesting & at times, captivating read.
If Only - By: Mr. J. E. Reynolds, 03 Jan 2009 
A girlfriend at the time got this book for me to try & help cut drinking out of my life. From very close to the start I began to find it very unbelievable. James Frey forgot to highlight any of the mental trauma's associated with abstinence, I only remember one placein the book where he felt the need to "occupy" himself. He focused on the physical aspects a lot with graphic imagery of vomitting & general pain. I think many people going through rehab would prefer an infliction of pain if it gave a subsidence to the permanent state of anxious & depressing self analysis. My opinion like many others is that had never encapsulated a rounded review of rehab.
However, saying that a family member of mine went to rehab & it appeared that he experienced little if any mental trauma (or so it would appear).
Amazing - By: L. Ward, 02 Dec 2008 
This book is amazing, heart wrenching & brutal. I could not put it down. It seems so honest & gives a real insight into what people go t hrough with alcohol & drug issues. It also shows how love can touch us & what a determined human being can achieve...
Read it - By: Ms. L. Theakstone, 29 Nov 2008 I read this a few years ago, loved the book & couldn't put it down, it's stayed with me since.
After reading I looked up the book to find similar ones, or other fans & came across the sequal (Which was available at my library too [:) & all the pages about if it's an autobiography or work of fiction. I don't mind either way, I enjoyed the book, & its sequal, & now want a copy for myself to re-read.
Buy this book - By: Linsay, 16 Nov 2008 Ignore all negative reviews, media hype, preoccupations with how 'true' this account is...It is an excellent book, an excellent piece of writing, unique style, an addictive read, it pulls you in, engages - a purchase you shall not regret.
