Slow start (had trouble getting through the first 1/3), but I'm so glad I finished the book. Very insightful narration, journey into stream of consciousness. Unpredictable ending! I understand after reading the whole book that the first 1/3 was necessary to set up the characters and plot. However, it took a while to get used to very long paragraphs and run-on sentences. Once I became accustomed to his style I got really into the book. Great book club discussion as everyone had a very different opinion of the book.