I have to be honest: I scanned the last 250 pages of this book. Afterthe "big reveal" it all went downhill from there. Donna Tarrt paints an appealing picture of New England life, but I got sick of the entitlement, the way of talking, and how unrealistic everything seemed. I know many readers love this book, but I didn't. How many ways can you say the same thing over and over again? What really happens in this book? Someone please tell me.