H. gave me this book saying; 'you'll love it', a must admit i read it passionately. after finishing it i mentioned to someone that i really missed (the hassle with) Sal, Duffy and Bugs... which is sort of funny; i think the superficiality off the characters (is that not quintessence on the Beach?) is not of matter since the focus is on their in-between relations, which are formed by the group itself. i was fascinated by those changes atmosphere and loved reading this 'light' and interesting novel.