I found myself confused by this novel at first, a feeling of disquietude which was only lifted here and there. Perhaps that sense of confusion was a part of the text-a convention of the author, but perhaps it was just my own summer-brain. 
 Bod's character was compelling, half within this world and half with-out. While I understand the "ghostly" nature of the other characters, I wished I could have learned more about Silas and Liza.