My Friend Leonard
by James Frey
My Friend Leonard by James Frey holds a well received rating of 3.83 out of 5, based on 35K reader ratings. First published in 2005. The book spans 416 pages.
About My Friend Leonard
The New York Times bestselling follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestseller A Million Little Pieces-the heartrending story of a friendship between a newly-sober James and the charismatic, high-living mobster he met in rehab, Leonard. A Million Little Pieces was the first Oprah Book Club pick by a living author in over two years. It instantly became a #1 New York Times bestseller, a #1 USA Today bestseller, and a #1 Publishers Weekly bestseller, with over 1.7 million copies in print. My Friend Leonard picks up right where Pieces leaves off. A New York Times bestseller in its own right before the Oprah pick, My Friend Leonard is James Frey's story of his friendship with Leonard, the larger-than-life mobster who "adopted" James as he left rehab. Leonard, who offers James lucrative-if illegal, mysterious, and slightly dangerous-employment when he needs it. Leonard, of the secret deals, of the surprising passions that belie his violent career choice, of fantastic generosity and ferocious loyalty. Leonard, who has been holding on to some remarkable secrets, and who has invested in their friendship more than James could ever imagine. My Friend Leonard is, at its core, about the responsibility that comes with loving someone and going out on any number of limbs to care for them. And it is a book that proves that one of the most provocative literary voices of his generation is also one of the most emphatically human.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | James Frey |
| Published | 2005 |
| Pages | 416 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.83 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 34,996 |
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What genre is My Friend Leonard?
My Friend Leonard is categorized as Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.
Is My Friend Leonard worth reading?
Based on 35K reader ratings, My Friend Leonard has an average score of 3.83 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is My Friend Leonard?
My Friend Leonard has 416 pages.
Who wrote My Friend Leonard?
My Friend Leonard was written by James Frey. It was first published in 2005.
What is the ISBN for My Friend Leonard?
The ISBN-13 for My Friend Leonard is 9781594481960.0.
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