I might return to this one as it was recommended by a lot of people whose opinions I trust and respect. Right now though, this just isn't doing it for me. I am totally disconnected from the plot and characters. While I recognize the prose is doing interesting, unique things, that this is clearly a skilled writer, it is too blunt for me right now. It feels shocking and coarse at the expense of me caring, or even getting to know, these people. Maybe I'll be more in the mood some other day.