When I read the description for this book, I really had no interest in reading it at all. It just didn't seem like my cup of tea. However, it was a book club choice and was immediately available at my library, so I took a shot. 
 My favorite part about reading outside of my comfort zone is finding little gems like this one. This story was equal parts weird, horrifying, hilarious, and beautiful. It's definitely on the darker side with a heaping helping of gore, but it manages to not FEEL too dark. It's funny without being slapstick or ruining the powerful themes underneath the story. I even really loved the ending. 
 It's hard to say much more without giving away parts of the story. My husband asked me what I was reading, and the only response I could come up with was, "I'm not really sure. But I like it."