Thanks to Algonquin for the ARC of this one. 

I made it 19% into this one and the nail in the coffin was the main character describing the mechanics of urinating into a cup in his car, in public. Like he couldn’t have just driven to somewhere down the road with a bathroom. 

This also wasn’t funny. I’m not saying I’m an American that doesn’t get UK humor, I’m saying that this humor is so early 2000s. 

I’m American so I’m unfamiliar with the Austin or and his comedy, but I found it outdated and lackluster. 

Just not a fan of insta love turned into mystery turned to mechanics of urinating in a cup. 

I didn’t make it far at all because third person present tense is my least favorite POV to read. 

I really have a feeling that this was written and released in hopes it’s picked up and becomes a script 

Honestly, this was my third attempt at a Janice Hallet book. The other two attempts ended in a two star read and a DNF. 

I found this one kept my attention and the mixed media actually worked well here. 

While this book is very unsettling, there no gripping plot component to keep me hooked. I tried this one on audio thanks the Libro.fm ALC program and thought that since it’s just over five hours long, it would be a super quick listen at 2.5x speed. 

I got through the first 25% on a morning walk, but ever since then when I go to get back into the book I don’t feel drawn in