Webb is the dialogue champion. :)

The movie intrigued me, so reading the book was a must. (The film had a twist, but stayed pretty true to the book).

The characters were corrupt and fascinating, but not quite a train wreck? Mrs. Robinson is mysterious and sultry––though we know nothing about her (I don't think Webb gives a physical description of her besides mentioning she's attractive) we want to know more, and you wonder how she became the manipulative, oddly attractive 'older woman' that she is. Benjamin is also corrupt, but his naivete makes you still "root for him" as he's struggling with his identity.

I loved this book: Real people in real situations. We've all heard about similar happenings, but Webb had the guts to not only write about it––but make it look provocative.