This is an interesting read. It starts out as a narrative that really gives you a snarky view of this poor kid, Johnny Nothing and his dysfunctional family. It easily puts you in the mindset of how Johnny could grow up to be a cynical person, he definitely has the foundation for it. 
 Soon you get to know the characters first hand and let me tell you they are something. Felicity is that self-centered woman/mother that can't see beyond her and what she needs. I know her! Bill, well he's just that browbeaten, pathetic character. And then there's Johnny. He's that neglected kid that you want to help and you just pray he is going to find a way out of his situation, which had gone from bad to extremely bad. The characters were very well crafted. 
 This story is a humorous but a bit snarky and cynical look at people, money, family and relationships. It is worth reading, I do recommend it.