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I want to know what other people thought of this book, which was highly recommended to me. I found the main character, (somewhat autobiographical) so unlikeable that it made it hard to read. While the issues he brings up on creativity and art are meaningful, he presented himself as so thoughtless and shallow that I couldn't take it seriously. I want to hear the views of other readers?

Stefan I thought it was pure genius: don't forget that Adam is still just a very young, almost neurotic uncertain, immature boy. I thought it to be very beli…moreI thought it was pure genius: don't forget that Adam is still just a very young, almost neurotic uncertain, immature boy. I thought it to be very believable. Luckily for us this insecurity and immaturity was described with such a mature voice. Weird and genius. I thought it was quite original to read about someone that would drive you mad if you met him in real life. (less)

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