Free Fall Author:William Golding "The story of Samuel Mountjoy, and perhaps someone you know...whether you came from a slum or a duplex, you know what this boy knew, know what he seeks and, all that aside, know you have been reading a memorable and disturbing and fine book."
The story of a boy from the slums, son of a prostitute, orphaned early in life, poorly educated (except in the way of the streets). Not your Tom Brown, or Huck Finn. Plod through it is you will.