This book is rich in imagery and challenges us to look at the concept of ownership and society’s rules by sharing insights into the main character’s thoughts and motivations as a thief. It takes us to the dark and seedy side of life where the vulnerable are exploited. The main character’s Robin Hood like actions toward the child are redeeming yet appear to cost him his life.

The author proposes…If one removes ownership, then there’d be no concept of stealing. “As long as there is one child starving in the world, all property is theft.”

“Other people’s rules were just something that they’d invented for themselves.”