The ending dragged for me a bit, but I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed the first two thirds of the book. I wasnt expecting to find it so humorous. While Charlie Sisters was an aggravating and hateful character, Eli was great. At times an unreliable narrator, he was relatable in his depression and feelings of both contempt and loyalty towards his brother. 

I dont entirely know what to make of several more mystical aspects of the story...a witch? A somehow symbolic swarm of flies? And the intermissions which I assume were Eli's dreams? I understand how they fit into the story in terms of meaning... but the tone was in contrast with the rest of the narrative.