This perspective takes depressing to the extreme. Mick feels sorry for himself and the situations he finds himself in, which are a result of his insecurities, upbringing, and overall male teenager-ness. The reader can't feel sorry for him because of the constant whining. The choices that result in a horrific crime are then abruptly not concluded with any satisfaction. I even read the whole thing hoping for a better message. While Mick owns up to his role in the murder, it isn't because of his true nature, but rather his guilt and the pressure put upon him by the adults surrounding him. Pretty disappointing.
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