I thought tha Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance was a terrific book that really causes the reader to take a look at their own value system. It takes you into the past and present lif of a man in search of himself and reality. The only thing that kept it from recieving the full five stars was the fact that it tended to get a little slow at times and the writing seemed a little amatuerish. Other than that it was a gem. For me it allowed for a look into who I am compared to who I used to be and who I want to become. I would be very interested in reading more or Robert Pirsig's work. I would also recommend this book to anyone who wants to read a provacative, emotional book. Even if you don't apply it to yourself, it still brings up some worthwhile questions.