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I think all my confusion about this series is all my own doing. I fell into all the hype when the last book came out, but I didn't want to get too many details because I like to discover things and explore things without others perceptions. And then I saw they were all on sale ofr a ridiculous price, so I got them all and just starting reading... without so much as reading the actual synopsis on the actual book. And, that is not a book to just jump into without any preperation. So, I was so confused. But, even with all that and not knowing what the deal was with Neil and his family and his old friends, I did really connect with Neil--even if I still think he makes crazy choices for reasons that I don't think I've quite meshed out yet. Most of that though I just attribute to the fact that I never experienced a life like his--I mean, don't get me wrong, it was a fucked up childhood, but NOTHING on this kid.

I guess I only have one question about fanon/canon that I don't mind being spoiled for because I just want to start wrapping my mind around it if I can--is Neil/Andrew a thing that happens in the books, or is that a fanon wishful thinking thing? Andrew (and Kevin) are two people I still can't fully wrap my mind around, though I started to get a little closer there in the end. But... ahhhhhh.

Oh also, thought on reading vs listening to this series? I have the books, but I see that there also available for audio at my library.

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