I only read a few chapters but man, this kid was so mature and hilarious and saw the world in such a different view in his teens. And the more he learned all the while also growing up was such entertainment. It was very well written too. Too bad he became a heroine addict. I can only imagine all the stories we would have been reading had he maintained his original self. His intellect was beyond his years and era. I'm glad we get to read about this much as it is .