3 1/2 Stars. This book confused me. I'd be laughing out loud and hooked, and then moments later, disinterested and confused. Parts were fantastic. Some of the funniest internal dialogue I've ever read. I encouraged others to read on my pages as well, and yet, I have mixed emotions. 
 I was confused with the case aspect. The information was doled out in a way that had me rereading a passage several times until I just gave up. It was as if I were missing some vital section of the story that I somehow skipped over. People that I only read a sentence about in the very beginning of the story were somehow integral to the case at the very end, and it was written as if I should have just know that. 
 The background on the three boys was confusing- so much information to process in a few short pages- almost as if it were enough backstory to fill another book. & I had to keep that portion of the cast straight in my head for when they popped up later. The police involvement with a large cast of cops that needed to be kept straight was even more confusing when trying to read through the humor."Who are you again? Did I ever read about you, previously?" 
 While the book was funny, and I found myself barking out laughter, there were times that it took away from the story. Giving it a huge cheese-factor and a slight chaotic feel. During serious moments, the humor didn't relieve the emotional pressure, it just made me think, "huh? Back up, what? Quit confusing me with the jokes and freakin' explain: who, what, where, and why." By then, I didn't care about the 'w' of it. 
 The last few pages spanned three years and it was yet again chaotic.I know it is a set up, but... 
 I wanted to love Shattered Glass. I recommended and pushed it to many readers. I was thoroughly entertained at times. I just... I just can't put a finger on it as to why I could have put the book down without a second thought. 
 I'm just confused, and I'm a quick-thinker... so very far from being daft. *shrugs*