Mind Numbing. Mind Numbingly booooring. I started reading this book and was instantly comatose. I kept reading because I thought, "Surely, it has to get better, surely there has to be some plot twist." I kept waiting and waiting and waiting for it to grab my attention. For some sort of "gotcha!" that would make my catatonic state of mind worthwhile. Seriously, watching paint dry is more exciting than this book. It's written in such a dry and drab manner, you care nothing for any of the characters. I bought this at Half Price Books and I feel I over paid by at least 150%. I have seen it at garage sales and everytime I do, I think, "God that book was horrible, I really hate myself for finishing it!!" I swear I think this idiot author (and his obvious cronies who wrote the "good" reviews) shoved this out just to make a buck and could care less about his reputation. It will always make good kindling for a fire.