ericclimbs
Don't call me typical. I'm Neurotypical.
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All excellent choices, if Sam were to actually apply himself and read these books he would certainly learn a lot about himself and his place in the world in relation to others around him.
Also we cant overlook The Catcher In The Rye, I think that is one of the most important reads for a kid his age.
If he wanted something fun and more dramatic he could always go with Alas, Babylon, a terrific book about life after nuclear holocaust.
Its good to see so many readers here with such good classical taste!
Indeed I welcome any and all book suggestions by this gang here. Much of the stuff listed above I read when younger and trying to "find" myself. I am, of course, still on that neverending journey of self-discovery. Nine Stories, by Salinger, is a good read too. Oh. . . and don't get me started on how amazing Henry Miller is. . .just go get some and read it.
I have seen all the Dexter shows but have not read the books yet. But, in terms of Crime Fiction I recommend, with reservations, American Pyscho by Bret Easton Ellis. It is well written but is an extremely graphic tale of a serial killer told in the first person. It is, most definately, not for the squeamish. There have been attempts to ban this book in some towns and countries.