I listened to this on audio after watching the first season of the show. I found the characters pretty unlikable and the writing grating at times. I was compelled enough by the premise and plot to keep going, and I think I may be just barely interested enough to pick up the second book. I actually think even that is thanks to the interest I developed in the characters through the show, rather than the book. Still, it is an intriguing story, which is obviously a credit to Grossman.