The movie, which I saw in theaters, reminded me in many ways of my own life (seeing myself in the author's son, not the author himself) - parental abuse, homelessness, and overcoming adversity. I thought the book would perhaps be a not-so-graphic way to convey this touching story to my own children when they were ready to learn about and discuss such matters.
Unfortunately, the book is far more graphic than the movie; as with so many other real stories, it was "sanitized" for the masses. I would not want my children to read this book until well into adulthood, simply on the basis of language and sexual situations. I'm not saying it's a bad book, or not worth reading - if you have a strong stomach - just very, very disappointing as it will not be able to fulfill the purpose for which I bought it (thankfully second-hand).
Please pardon me while I go vomit.
Unfortunately, the book is far more graphic than the movie; as with so many other real stories, it was "sanitized" for the masses. I would not want my children to read this book until well into adulthood, simply on the basis of language and sexual situations. I'm not saying it's a bad book, or not worth reading - if you have a strong stomach - just very, very disappointing as it will not be able to fulfill the purpose for which I bought it (thankfully second-hand).
Please pardon me while I go vomit.
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