Yes. I finished this book in one day. 5 hours to be more precise. I knew it would be a quick read & then I just couldn't put it down. It is so very worthy of being called a classic. I'm half sad that I didn't read it sooner but half glad because I don't know if I'd have been mature enough to appreciate it like I do now. The story is life changing and I love books that do that; which is oh so rare. everyone needs to read this book once in their lives.