As a retired writer I found this supposed novel one of the most difficult books to read I have ever held in my hands. In a piece of fiction I want to use my imagination. This book goes into so much unnecessary detail I gave up on it before I was even half way through the book. If you need to know the brand, color combinations and number of squares someones plaid shirt has along with the number of buttons and their colors and whether or not they were buttoned then get this book. You'll love it.