I enjoyed reading Hillbilly Elegy, Educated, and The Glass Castle,which is why I wanted to read this novel. I will certainly recommend this novel to friends who like similar stories.

I did not, however, enjoy it as much as the other novels, though it was an entertaining and inspiring. The stories are interesting and humorous, in addition to being disturbing, but they come at the reader in such a rapid-fire manner than I feel I cannot appreciate and process one before another one is upon me. The narrative arc is not as strong as similar novels, but I did enjoy the book and the positive message.

As a believer, I appreciate the message of faith that is woven through the story.