I took a long time thinking about how I felt about this book. I think ultimately it was a 2.75 star for me. I didn't like it. It was a grueling read and so bleak and full of horrific human beings and I hated the first 75% of the book. However. The last 25% turned it around enough for me to feel satisfied by the ending especially in light of what came before. I don't think I could ever recommend this book to anyone without a very specific set of requirements, but I have come to terms with my own reading of it.