I think that I read this at far too young an age, the simple mind of an 8 year old couldn't understand it. It'll definitely be a re-read, when I can get around to it, which should be soon, due to an interest sparked by Sean Penn's film, Into the Wild. I'll hopefully enjoy it a lot more the second time around.
...ContinuaMr. London is a genius. He grabs you & pulls you into his creative world.
You won't want to leave, even after the last page is turned.