Even though it is an autobiography, I couldn’t get myself to like the lead character. I found his descriptives quite brilliant but was frustrated with his inability to progress...he laid bare all his... (read more)

Perhaps, the use of vulgarity a turn-off. Brilliant essayist who shows true courage is opening up his dark youth to the audience. The gloom and doom can get to be a bit much, as does his victim-complex.... (read more)