while reading this, i deviated from giving this either 2 stars or 3.5 stars and settled on a solid 2.5. there are some really funny moments of brilliance in this novel - however, the characters are so deeply unlikable that it made parts a bit difficult to get through (i'm looking directly at you peter). by the time i was nearing the conclusion, i had to start pushing myself to finish - and then all of a sudden it just ends? what.