If you're looking for a book filled with ten-dollar words, this is it. The writing in this book is thick and very descriptive, but you may need a dictionary nearby.

This family drama story is a complex one, weaving several separate narratives together. The pace of the book is slower, which does help to make things easier to follow. The characters develop independently and become easy to identify. Character confusion was not a problem though the point of view switched frequently.

The plot is well constructed and does follow a forward timeline. There is some moving around in memories, but it primarily stays focused on movement within the story. However, if you're looking for likable characters, you won't find many here. Everyone is terribly flawed and I found them either petulant, annoying, entitled, or just plain awful. Very few had redeeming characteristics.

Overall, it was an okay read. I didn't particularly enjoy the ending, but I respect it as a good style choice by the author.