I think it started off quite slow, but as it goes on to where Todd has to run away, I think it gets pretty good, especially towards the end! I found it at times funny especially with Manchee and his repetitive shouts for his master: "Todd!" 
 Also at times a bit confusing though I think because they chose to give explanations later on in the book, so you kinda had these questions going round your head which was frustrating. I liked the character Todd which is always a good thing, I think the author wrote him well: naive, stubborn and innocent. And I also liked his companion "The Girl" She was an interesting character although her blankness or unemotional-ness (don't know how else to explain it) was a bit odd at first, but I liked her too. 
 Overall a good book and I hope the next two get better!