Many people describe the main character as unlikable, rude, etc. As a woman with an anxiety disorder, I totally understand where she is coming from and I related to her in that aspect. I don't read much these days, but I just started a new job that is very quiet and decided to take a book my boyfriend gave me for my birthday several years ago to pass the time. This was my first time reading it and I couldn't stop even after my shift! I've never read an entire book in 12 hours! This one had me hooked. The suspense and the twists made it impossible to put down. Everything was tied up very well in the end and I was almost in tears. Yes, there are a few cliches and many of the characters are unlikable, but if you can put yourself in their shoes, it is one hell of a story!