So good, although a very difficult read. (view spoiler)[ Really, why do I keep picking up books about abused child prostitutes? (hide spoiler)] I love a book that can make me tear up and this one certainly did. My only complaint is that sometimes Jude's story got a little repetitive ((view spoiler)[ abused, depressed, self-loathing, repeat (hide spoiler)]). I loved hearing about the four boys' friendship and how their lives intersected for decades. This examination of the interior lives of men reminded me of The Goldfinch. Lyrical, heartbreaking, intelligent. An epic story of friendship and love.