Now this is an effing BOOK! Hooked me from the very first word.

Reminded me so much of Edith Wharton that I was surprised it wasn't written by a woman. And you know how I love my Wharton.

Funny, poignant, and easily symbolic without being too blunt about it. What a balance. I can't recommend it highly enough. (Also, probably the best audiobook performance I've experienced.)