If you've ever been to Cleveland, this book will make sense to you. The feeling of decay that permeates the air in Cleveland also permeates this novel. It's a very unique concept and if you enjoy surreal and atmospheric horror, this book is for you. I enjoyed everything about it except the writing style, which used a lot of short, choppy sentences, and just isn't my preference. I also had a hard time connecting to the protagonist or the other characters. They all feel distant and aloof, somehow. Even so, this is a good, quick read, especially if you want to read something strange and wholly original.