I honestly loved this book. Couldn't put it down originally, and have read it twice since. The story of a boy growing up in suburban Australia (which truly is a nightmare), and his struggles, with suicide attempts, his parents receeding relationship, and many other typical teenage issues. Yet the author manages to tell this story in a truly magnificent fashion, without it ever seeming childish or con-descending. I found it truly charming in parts, and Louis, the main character, is sure to leave an imprint on you for a long time after putting this book down. ( )