What can I say...I am somewhat lethargic when it comes to reading. I usually start a book and read for a few days and then my attention is turned elsewhere and I don,t pick it up again for a month....to be honest sometimes books take me months to read.......but not this book. This is the first novel I have read in years which completely captivated my attention, I started reading it on a Sunday evening and had finished it by Monday Dinner time, for me this is a feat believe me. The Characters are wonderful as is the story from beginning to end. I think I have found my new favorite author. I cannot wait to read the 25th Hour now. Being as Mr Bienhoff is a screenwriter by trade I can Hopefully assume that this novel may turn into a movie someday, it has all that's required. This is the BEST book I have read since high school.