I just finished the book....I could not put it down. I have lost sleep the past few nights because of reading the book- it was so good that I could not stop. I don't care if it is fact or fiction, it is just a great story. If James Frey made up all or part of the events in this book, I give him even more credit for being so creative and descriptive in the details that made me feel I was there witnessing the events. If this is mostly fiction, then kudos to James for his talents and abilities to make the events seem so real! If the book is mostly fact, then kudos to James for surviving and moving forward in his life, and for sharing his story with others. If it gives just one person the strength to live on, then what a great accomplishment. I look forward to reading his other works of art.