I didn't like it either. Felt like Catcher in the Rye meets the iron curtain. But admittedly I have probably below average tolerance for introspective books. If

I didn't like it either. Felt like Catcher in the Rye meets the iron curtain. But admittedly I have probably below average tolerance for introspective books. If I want to introspect, I'll do it myself. That being said, after the discussion here, I'll probably give it another go.