Edited 'Frey'

Frey definitely went too far with the fictional aspect of his novel. He didn't just make up a few details and change names...he made up many false scenarios and he lied about it, claiming that they actually happened when they didn't. If he wanted to publish a nonfiction book he should have stuck to the facts. If he wanted to publish the book as is, he should have made it fiction, and perhaps put a label on the cover such as, "Inspired by a True Story". I wouldn't have such ill feelings towards him if he didn't actually lie in the first place and say that these events he made up were actually true.
After reading his book, fans were in love with this guy. They were under the impression that his story was true and fell in love with the straightforward details, however gruesome they were. They were extremely disappointed after realizing that most of the events in his book were falsified. He made it as though he was the victim; even though he was committing crimes and other such revolting behavior, his readers sympathized with him and admired him for his hardships. After realizing that someone you were sympathizing with really did not deserve that sympathy must have been very hard for his fans. I have not read the book so I can not comment directly on my feelings, but I can only imagine.