Picked up this book BECAUSE of the reviews, calling it hilariously raw, and it does not disappoint. It as an absolute clusterfuck, but a beautiful one at that. Alby is a deeply flawed character grappling with the loss of his mother and his own self destructive tendencies and anger issues. I was surprised by how many negative reviews the book has gotten due to Alby’s lack of self improvement and chaotic writing style, but those are the qualities I most enjoyed.
Alby IS a deeply flawed character who doesn’t improve, that’s the entire point. His actions are frustrating, but it leads an interesting