FAT KID RULES THE WORLD

K.L.Going's first book (published in 2003) is a must read.  The main characters are compelling personalities that I won't forget. Interesting that this female writer didn't include women characters (only walk-ons ).  Curt MacCrae - described as a blond ferret -  is an extremely talented musician with a serious drug problem and the wisdom of a Jedi Master (Star Wars) with the delivery style of Chance the Gardner (Being There).  Troy Billings is the ultimate troubled outsider.  The book is an affirmation of life, despite the fact that it opens with Troy seriously contemplating suicide.