This is a nice read, but struggles with it's pacing. Had this not been a recommendation from my Mum, who I was staying with whilst reading it, I probably wouldn't have made it past the first 100 pages. The start of the book suffers from a lack of likeable characters - this is clearly intentional as the two main characters both go to the opposite extreme to cope with the same situation, so I understand it from a storytelling point of view. However, 100+ pages of characters who are almost irritating in their emotional idiocy is a lot to get through. I also felt the ending was a bit rushed after the long build up.

That being said, I am glad I slogged through the first part of the book, as I really enjoyed the ending, short though it may have been! A good read, but not one I will be keeping on my shelf!