Submitted by Piazytiabet t3_10ncuhn in books
SLPeaches t1_j6cjt19 wrote
Idk I liked it. It's a good view into toxic masculinity from the perspective of a severely mentally ill teenage boy who's been repeatedly traumatized. He's a total shitter and at times incel light but he's also realizes how much he sucks and doesn't want to be the way he is.
For the 1950's this is a pretty unique perspective, especially since the audience is supposed to dislike him yet sympathize with his misplaced rage both toward himself and the world.
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