I started reading this book about a month ago, for some reason, and now I can't bring myself to finish it. It's depressing in a way that puts me in mind of the tedious lives of middle-aged men in works by people like Graham Greene. This all though the main character is a Canadian teen.
It just makes me wonder what exactly the author was aiming for. Various themes give life to the narrative but none are explored to the depth necessary to draw you in or make you feel invested in the fates of any of the characters, in my opinion.
Iff you also read this book, what were your impressions? What did you, ultimately, come away with? Insights might help me decide if it's worth completing.
by heavensdumptruck