What's the Name of That Book??? discussion

(Spoilers) What’s the name of that book? It’s a story about a little boy who everybody hates or is afraid of (including his mom who is an alcoholic) and trying to kill. He has to hide his face and he thinks he’s ugly. They lived in a mountain shack until he was about 5 and his mom made him leave. Then he’s homeless and people, even cops, want to kill him on sight. He meets a man with a similar affliction and it turns out his face (eyes?) reflect the true nature of a person.

Innocence by Dean Koontz. He also meets a girl with the same condition, who lives in a library.

Of course! Thank you, Sue!