I don't have much to say that hasn't been said in much better ways, but I can't just give this a star rating and move on without at least saying something about it. It was such a beautifully written book and was only improved in the audiobook version narrated by Kevin Kenerly. 
 I love books with a lot of character development, and this had several very memorable characters. I identified with Larry, who was always a little too weird for everyone else, loved to read, and spent his days exploring the woods catching snakes and bugs. 
 It is a story about prejudices and loneliness, and how small decisions can change the course of your life - and someone else's. A truly beautiful book, the writing style was poetic and simple at the same time. A definite must-read, IMO.