So, I was underwhelmed but this is not my type of book. Was it well written? Yes, some very lyrical turns of phrases. But it left me pretty cold and disinterested and maybe that was the point? Hard to say. I was curious where it was going but I wasn't terribly interested once it got there. Would I have read this in AP english class and enjoyed my teacher's commentary and discussion on it? Probably. But you know, now I read for my own enjoyment and this doesn't qualify for me. But maybe it's yours.