I enjoyed this but wasn’t wowed. I picked it up on a whim at the library, having heard of the story but knowing no details.

I found the narrator voice to be irritating at times. Miles rambled and maybe that is more accurate to what a person would think in the situation, but for what reason do we need to be accurate or realistic? An example, miles would explain at length a feeling or a memory only to tell us, what he feels is nothing like that. Then why include this? The rambles felt unnecessary as they didn’t build the plot or his character very much. 

The women have no proper role to play in this story. You could remove Becky and it would be pretty much the same which is a shame. Becky was quintessential helpless dame in need of rescue which is boring. 

The author did an alright job creating tension and intrigue but not enough to my liking.