Yes, great book, though the author later admitted the film was better.
I recall reading a few of the authors book in prison palichuck or something.
WAIT!!!
I did read the book.. it was a purple cover with white writing! I fucking remember it now. not sure if I liked the book as much, now that I think of it.. his other stuff was better/crazier. remember reading it thinking "what... the... fuck. who thinks of this shit? lol"