I am currently reading this book in my World Literature class. My friends were "forced" to read it before me and 95% of them despied it because of it's "monotony" and "sarcasam". I have not yet found monotony, however they were quite correct: he is extremely sarcastic. I like his writing style and his admiration and love for his mother. This book shows that any person, no matter their background, can come out on top and be sucessful. It also gives hope to all the women who are in abusive relationships that one day you may be able to escape it. Even though i am still in the process of reading I think this book is wonderful!