Jennifer P. (jenners) reviewed on + 121 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
The book is written in four alternating points of view and it is not always clear who is talking at first. This makes for a bit of confusing read at points--especially because two of the characters don't "talk" that often and it gets confusing when all of a sudden they appear. Since each section is written in the first person (and since the writing style didn't differ too much to make the voices sound very unique and easy to differentiate), it was often confusing for the reader. After a while, it gets a bit easier but I'm not sure this was a necessary way to write this novel -- it kind of got in the way. Also, all of the characters are messed up and it is hard to feel sympathy for them much of the time--even though you feel like you should. It is a dark and depressing read. IN addition, it seemed like the author wanted it to be a bit of a mystery story, but I had to work too hard to "get" it that I don't think I truly understood what happened in the end or if I misinterpreted the author's intentions. Anyway, that was my take on the book...perhaps it will be helpful to others who might be expecting a different type of book based on the jacket description or other blurbs they may have read--I know I was!
