I started off really disliking this book and I'd argue it got better as it went on. At no point is it a particularly enjoyable read but enjoyment is clearly not the goal. The writing itself is quite stunning and there are some excellent stand out lines. The misogyny is rampant and inherently intertwined with self loathing, and the danger of that combination is illustrated. It's hard to give this book a rating so I'll settle for 3 stars - I'm ultimately glad I finally got around to reading it but would only recommend it if you think you'll have insight to gain from reading a (very literary and well written) first person account of being a deeply depressed misogynist.