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