But then it's my fault for continuing to read it, hoping it would magically get better. There isn't a single likeable character; the author has only a fleeting grasp of his expansive subject matter (i.e., the fashion industry, international terrorism, copious sex scenes). It seems all he wants to do is talk about dismemberment, violent sex and self-absorbed shallow characters ... and this book is a vehicle to do that. None of it was believable, none of it was enjoyable & my advice is to discontinue reading it because it does NOT get any better.