Tricia asked:

"Wishin and Hopin" is the only Wally Lamb book that I haven't read. To those that have read "I'll Take You There", do you recommend that I read "Wishin and Hopin" first?

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9 years ago
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Margo Ball I don't think it is critical, but "Wishin and Hopin" is a light, fast, and utterly delicious read. You could knock it off in one lazy afternoon--preferably by a fire with a plate of cookies and a glass of wine.

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Janet Wishing and Hoping is a wonderful, funny book. If you grew up Catholic and went to Catholic school, it is even funnier. Laugh out loud. Not at all like his other books.

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Kevin Roones "Wishin and Hopin" is a very quick read. It's also quite good. Go ahead and knock it off before the new one comes out.

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Donna I don't think I'll Take You There will be available until late November 2016.

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Gina Whitlock You could, but I don't think you need to. You would probably enjoy it.

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Corinne I do - just because I'm anal about reading books in order. This will tell some of the story of Felix's childhood. And as so many others said, it's a quick read.
I had actually started "I'll Take You There" when I found out that "Wishin and Hopin" is kind of a prequel. So I stopped & read "Wishin & Hopin" 1st!

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George I hope ya read it! I echo all the sentiments already posted!

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Leah I just read "I"ll take you there" and haven't read "Wishin and Hopin". I didn't know I had missed a Wally Lamb book until I read about it just now! There is nothing in "I'll take you there" that needs to be filled in by the other book.

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Helen Not at all. Wishing and Hoping is totally different. I laughed out loud literally when reading Wishing and Hoping years ago. Just loved it. I am almost finished his newest book, I'll take you there. Loving this book too. Enjoy them both. I know I did.

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