I, Fatty is a truly wonderful read. Loving silent film and partial to historical novels, I expected to enjoy this novel; not only did I thoroughly enjoy it, but as I read the final page I felt happy in the knowledge that Stahl - more than 80 years after the fact - had given Roscoe Arbuckle a voice with which to comment on the horror show that passed for a fair trial.Vibrant writing is enhanced by thorough research of the silent film era and its star, with Stahl recreating the era, vividly capturing both the naivete and decadence of early Hollywood. You don't have to be a silent film fan to enjoy and appreciate this well-written, fast paced novel; I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great read.