I think this book could have been really great - the premise is good, it has some truly heartbreaking/inspiring/insightful moments, but it's all overshadowed by The Gimmick.

It's a good gimmick, it's bold, it's well-made, but it feels like it takes precedence over all else. I felt like I was on a treasure hunt, but no matter how many references I chased down I never felt rewarded for my effort.

I didn't find it scary at all, just unnecessarily graphic at times.

Worth a read if you have the time, and like the weirdness.