Not what I would call an "enjoyable" read. Similar to "Harry Potter" in that Rowling's ability to create a wide range of characters that capture your sympathy can keep you turning the page. However, when I finished the book I had to sit there and think to myself, "Why did I read this? What was the point?". It wasn't until I attempted to explain my dissatisfaction to friends that I realized the novel is really more of a harsh social commentary than it is a story worth reading for its own sake. So in that sense, it's interesting, but I probably won't ever read it again.