It's truly one of the most homophobic things I've come across. True, therapy can help you overcome your issues, but did they have to include a Cure Your Gays tract in the mix? How does not having a father around result in you being gay? Consider those with single mothers (or two mothers), for example. And the cherry on top; Pete was somehow Easily Forgiven for sexually abusing Alfie. God, there isn't a single likable character besides Alfie himself, and even then, he's brainwashed into following this bad example.
One of the worst books I've ever read
It's truly one of the most homophobic things I've come across. True, therapy can help you overcome your issues, but did they have to include a Cure Your Gays tract in the mix? How does not having a father around result in you being gay? Consider those with single mothers (or two mothers), for example. And the cherry on top; Pete was somehow Easily Forgiven for sexually abusing Alfie. God, there isn't a single likable character besides Alfie himself, and even then, he's brainwashed into following this bad example.