I could't wait to read this book - all the hype of the movie and reviews really peaked my interest. I'm probably in a very small minority that doesn't see what the big deal is or maybe it was because I wasn't in the mood to read a book of this nature. I found it to be depressing and end in a fizzle.It was very well written and I can see how it will make a good movie but there just seemed to be an element missing. Getting older and not a "spring chicken" anymore is depressing and to think of how quickly life is passing me by each hour of everyday is as glum as you can get. This book screamed it at me and although the ending was a good one for Jacob it just left me wanting for something else and with a depressed heart.