The protagonist, as with the author’s other book Eileen, is resentful and bitter, but her unlikableness is balanced by her sharp wit and humor. Her dark and idiosyncratic view of life, along with the periods of piecing together things she has done but can’t remember, is reminiscent of Fight Club. The tone, nihilism with an edge of hope, is similar too. Overall this book is interesting, unique and worthwhile if you can go along for the ride.