What is the author's tone in The Lost Boy by Dave Pelzer?

Though David is an adult when he writes the book, the tone is that of a teenager. The language, dialog, and descriptions are typical of a child of that age. The book is easy to read, flows well, and moves quickly through the stages of David's life. The fast pace means that the reader is constantly caught up in what will happen next. The dialog is well written and believable, offering a necessary look into the lives of the characters involved. There are brief passages that contain expletives and foul language, which is in keeping with how the characters would have talked. The dialog is entirely believable and takes the reader into the lives of those people who share time with David. No long descriptions or other lengthy passages slow down the progress of the book. The book is well written and easy to read, quickly drawing the reader in with the easy tone that continues throughout