one of the best novels i've read, a man's conquest in life to live true, not owned by the pressure of individuals distant or close, not society. saying what you feel and meaning what you say. it really does show you how acting on your true self or based on your own desires can have an apathetic affect from the people looking at you, not knowing the sweetness of being who you want to be. not having to be something else or fake what u feel and say or do. i loved the plot it was short concise but to the point. it wasn't too long or too short, just the perfect amount of ink vs. paper. carried one the strongest influential messages that will impact my way of thinking. love it!