I didn't dislike this book but I wouldn't say I liked it either. it passed the time but for the most part of the book, I was wondering when the story was going to start. 
 There is so much potential for a deeper look into each family members issues, but the book glosses over every character's story and depth. 
 I've heard such good reviews of "the curious incident of the dog in the night", which is on my TBR for next year, that when I found this book by the same author, I thought it would be a good prelude. Now I'm not so sure what I'm going to make of "the curious incident..."