Dolores Price's journey from a wise-cracking 13-year-old to an overweight young woman charts a path of painful self-discovery. As she deals with trauma and loss, Dolores must confront the emotional void in her life with a fierce courage. Lacking a guiding hand, she forms herself out of her own laughter and sorrow, ultimately striving to reshape her existence. Wally Lamb presents a heart-rending odyssey of resilience and redemption, brought to life through a character whose trials resonate with raw authenticity.