Let me first start by saying that I like reading many different types of books and picked this one as an introduction to a genre and author that is new to me. Okay, now I can say that I was not impressed. I felt this book was gross for the sake of being gross. I was not offended by the disgustingness of it, but found it gratuitous. If the writing had been more lyrical I would have liked it more. That being said, after reading one particularly good previous review (by J.R. Uder) I think I can safely say that I just don't get it. Maybe you have to be a man to enjoy this book or maybe I simply just can't see the world from this particular perspective. So my opinion remains that I just was not impressed.