I was warned this book is depressing, but I went ahead and read it anyway. It revolves around a young man "Lou" that was brought up in very strict christian home and was so sheltered that he knew nothing of the outside world. He lived with his parents until their death and then he was on his own in a big wide world that he knew nothing about. He ends up getting help from a social worker and trying to come to terms with the passing of his parents, plus trying to make his own way in a life that is far different than what he knows. The book takes you into the psychological torment that he endures as he tries to cope with everything around him and the ending was something I wasn't expecting.

The book grabs you from the get go as you are lead into a world of anxiety, suspense, and depression as you journey along with Lou as he tries to come to terms with everything. It makes you want to step into the book to help and comfort him along the way.

There is some gore in this book, but it doesn't really come into play till after the half way mark, when things start happening to Lou in the real world. Giving it four stars. ( )