With so many unexpected twists and turns, this was definitely a fun, roller-coaster of a read. The "good" guys were very interesting and likable, despite their obvious character flaws, and the bad guys were very, VERY bad. While some of the characters and scenes are incredibly dark and sinister (as every great crime caper should have), the overall book is not. It's light and funny with plenty of laughs and surprises to keep you reading. I can't wait for the sequel (?), and I'm dying to see the movie when it comes out (and it better)!