I can't even. This was just as good as the first, if not better, though you can't really read this one without the first so there's that. These two books are absolute must-reads, and they must be read together! This one really delves even deeper into the relationship between Art and his father, especially near the end of his father's life. The author's portrayal is just so real and raw that you can't help but be affected. Both books are amazing and the whole story is gripping from beginning to end.