My Parents Bust up and Mine

      I found this short essay to be very depressing. I don't understand how Kirn could let his parents divorce affect his adult life to the extent in which it did. He ended up finalizing his divorce before his parents finalized theirs! The piece was very well written and was extremely personal. I could really feel how sad and pathetic Kirn's life was after his parents divorce. He really exposed his true self and didn't hide anything from the reader.  I think the author used an appropriate tone throughout the piece. It is as if Kirn is skeptical of marriage, but hopeful for the possibility of it being eternal. I hope his second marriage lasts!