Well now, wasn't that a surprise! Narcissim for Beginners is brilliantly written and full of heart and wit, so much so I couldn't help but devour this story. Sonny is a great character who essentially goes on a journey that brings together some truths about his life. I loved going on what feels like a real-time discovery and uncovering information with him. It's an emotional rollercoaster that you won't be sorry you got on.

Amazing writing, complex characters and a lot of heart. What more do you need?

<i>Narcissism for Beginners</i> is the story of a breezy young man who's been through a lot and is about to go through a lot more emotional turmoil. It addresses difficult subjects such as different kinds of dependency - emotional and substance, to name the most frequent, and Sonny's sarcastic tone helps cope with that.&nbsp;

I enjoyed this book. The writing is at times too rambling for my taste but at the same time it's part of its charm. The breaks of pace when Sonny would abruptly change what he was narrated kept me interested.

The book is written in second person singular, as a letter addressed to Sonny's mother, and despite the somber tone the ending was redeeming enough.

I recommend it, but you probably need to have a stomach to deal with heavy stuff.

<i>Disclaimer: I would like to thank the publisher and Netgalley for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.</i>

Meet Sonny Anderson as he tips headlong into adulthood. Sonny doesn’t remember his mother’s face; he was kidnapped at age five by his father, Guru Bim, and taken to live in a commune in Brazil. Since the age of ten, Sonny has lived in Redondo Beach, California, with his guardian Thomas Hardiker. Brits think he’s an American, Americans think he’s a Brit.

I am really enjoying the New Adult genre, and this book is an excellent addition to it. Sonny, 21, musters the courage to travel alone to the UK in an attempt to leave a troubled past behind. He attempts to reunite with his mother and finally learn the truth about his childhood.
The path is long and winding, but he has five mysterious letters from his guardian to help guide him,
Sonny sets out to learn the truth. But is it a truth he wants to hear?
Narcissism for Beginners is a fresh, witty and humane take on the struggle to make sense of growing up.