My Friend Leonard

While in rehab, James Frey finds a father figure in a shady mafia boss called Leonard. When Leonard returns to his dubious, prosperous life in the criminal underworld of Las Vegas, he promises James his support on the outside.

Tragedy strikes the day James is released and his world seems set to implode. Unsure where to turn, he calls Leonard. Paradoxically, it is in Leonard's lawless underworld that James discovers the courage and humanity needed to rebuild his life.

“Vivid, splashy and mesmerising - IndependentThe ability to evoke compassion and sympathy for a character, to make you feel part of their destiny is what makes "My Friend Leonard" so engaging. - Reading Chronicle, James ClearyDangerously addictive - TatlerFrey is in a class of his own in inventive, idiosyncratic style - City Life (Manchester Time Out)My Friend Leonard is a most rewarding experience. - Wales on SundayPicassos and promise, racketeering and respect ... a stark and moving tribute to a complicated but loyal goodfella - Independent on SundayAn extraordinary tale of life after prison with a dangerous, delightful friend - Big IssueWhen a book proves difficult to put down, you know you're on to a good thing. - Sunderland Echo”

Vivid, splashy and mesmerising - Independent

The ability to evoke compassion and sympathy for a character, to make you feel part of their destiny is what makes "My Friend Leonard" so engaging. - Reading Chronicle, James Cleary

Dangerously addictive - Tatler

Frey is in a class of his own in inventive, idiosyncratic style - City Life (Manchester Time Out)

My Friend Leonard is a most rewarding experience. - Wales on Sunday

Picassos and promise, racketeering and respect ... a stark and moving tribute to a complicated but loyal goodfella - Independent on Sunday

An extraordinary tale of life after prison with a dangerous, delightful friend - Big Issue

When a book proves difficult to put down, you know you're on to a good thing. - Sunderland Echo

James Frey is originally from Cleveland, Ohio. He is married and lives in New York.

While in rehab, James Frey finds a father figure in a shady mafia boss called Leonard. When Leonard returns to his dubious, prosperous life in the criminal underworld of Las Vegas, he promises James his support on the outside. Tragedy strikes the day James is released and his world seems set to implode. Unsure where to turn, he calls Leonard. Paradoxically, it is in Leonard's lawless underworld that James discovers the courage and humanity needed to rebuild his life.

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