more a 3.5
it was interesting to read how this book was published - i had not heard of unbound before.
the basic story is interesting. I did find it difficult to be going back and forth between characters AND various time frames. I found Fred a bit unbelievable -- his aversion to phone and emials in this day and age; not quite sure how he had an income after being let go from his job; and what exactly did he sew? would have liked the story to go on a bit longer to really pull the pieces together. having said all that , it was an interesting story and a decent read.