" When I first read this book, some 30-odd years ago, I was intrigued by and identified with the main character. Picking it up recently, I read about 30 pages and was repelled by the same character as a whiny, self-involved narcissist. Now, I'm a bit apprehensive about re-reading any Percy. Just goes to show how a person and his perception of literature may change over the years - for better or worse. "
— David, 1/23/2014