@redredred Sadly, it was plagiarized from someone else's book and other parts made up. Not at all autobiographical.

@hunkalove and that impacts its emotional effect precisely how?

@redredred When it was first published it was said to be true. People believed it was based on Kosinski's experiences as a child wandering around Eastern Europe during World War II. Years later, when it was exposed as fiction, it had a big impact on people like me who had believed it was more than just someone trying to make money and be famous.

So speaks the voice of totally ignorance. No doubt you would prefer Mao’s little red book by the man who murdered millions. @hunkalove

@Grvstu I saw the movie. 😢

Me too 😭@NoGamesTolerated

@Grvstu yeah 😭

@ZashaKitty I read that book a while ago and didn't find it that sad to be honest