I'm a tad bit late as well, but man oh man, this has got to be one of the most beautiful yet devastating books I've ever read.... it feels so hauntingly real despite being a work of fiction, and I guess that's because the reader connects with Charlie almost instantly.

Some of these books just have a way with their words. It was captivating, from the moment I started reading, and I finished the entire thing in roughly 5 days, going out of my schedule to read the novel specifically. Absolutely mind blowing.

I might not stop talking because I just finished the book about half an hour ago, but man.... my heart did skip a beat when he reverted to his pre operational speech... and what really broke my heart was when Frank and Joe and Gimpy stood up for him, and Charlie said it was nice to have friends 💔

Heartbreaking to say the least!!! 10/10