I read this in less than 24 hours for my book club and I really loved it, despite my having to put it down once or twice (sometimes the narrator was too disturbing for me). It is a dark novel that explores what people would do for the ones they love the most-a theme I'm particularly attracted to. I can see that a lot of people might not like the story or the characters; I myself am not entirely sure I liked any if the characters by the end. But the story made me think...about right and wrong, family relationships, social mores and eating out at restaurants (haha). I'd recommend this book if only for the fact that it makes you think about your life and your choices.