T-E-R-R-I-B-L-E book, a very hard read for a 13 year old who doesn't speak broken english or understand 1981 getto slang. I can't believe this book was given to a 7th grade class to read and take a test on. Written in 1981 using inappropriate getto slang, broken english, drugs, sex, violence, drinking, cheating, beating women, stealing, etc. Can't wait for the next classroom book project.... And they censored Huckleberry Finn for the "N" word......... If the word offends you, don't read this book.