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I Know This Much Is True (2020) TV Series vs Book
TV series · 2020 · Created by Derek Cianfrance · Starring Mark Ruffalo, Melissa Leo, Rosie O'Donnell
I Know This Much Is True (2020) TV Series: Cast and Details
Twin brothers face family secrets and one brother's mental illness across decades.
Book vs TV Series: How Close Is It?
Close to the bookThe miniseries follows the novel's main story and family history, though it condenses some subplots.
Read or watch first?
The book is long and absorbing. Watch the series for a faster, performance-led version.
What the book gives you
I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb
An immersive, demanding novel that is tough but moving. It was an Oprah’s Book Club pick.
Who will like it: Readers who like long, emotional family dramas.