Having experienced losing a loved one to depression, I was really looking forward to reading something both humorous and insightful about what drives people to want to end it all...what a disappointment. None of the characters are the least bit likable with the exception of Maureen, who seems to be the only one who has reason to be sad. It's totally unplausible that these annoying people would continue to hang out together, regardless of having that one suicidal thought in common. And the whole angel on the roof and vacation plot points were ridiculous. I would recommend "How to be Good," over this longing for the end of (the book) read anyday.