The front cover would like to lead you to believe that this is a controversial novel. If the search for something different and challenging has pointed you in the direction of this book then you will almost certainly be disappointed. It's about as controversial as a wet fish! There are some good moments within the novel especially towards the conclusion of the book but the actual ending definately does not enter this category. The strange short chapter style of the book breaks up the general flow of the work to too great an extent.