I finished this book and just sat for several minutes thinking, "wow." This book was not at all what I expected-- blurbs on the book cover talk about it being a funny book, humorous, etc. There were some funny parts, to be sure, but for me this book was so much more. 
 The story of Ed, a 19-year old cab driver (somewhere in Australia), is a story about opportunities and missed opportunities. It is about making something of your life versus letting life pass you by. When Ed accidentally stops a bank robbery, his life is forever changed. He begins receiving cards-- playing cards, that have messages on them regarding riddles and mysteries he must solve, and then tasks and jobs he must carry out. Ed doesn't know where the messages are coming from, or from whom, but he is compelled to respond. Throughout the book Ed learns quite a bit about those humans who live all around him, but even more about himself. The book is full of twists and turns that the reader can't always see coming. The end result, though, is definitely worth the ride. 
 I found this book to be thought-provoking and inspirational, and one I would definitely recommend.