If you can get past the vulgar language, you will find there is depth in all the stories. They are all at once: sad, tragic, hysterical, moving, and hopeful. I have to admit that I was only able to finish 60% of the book. But I am going to call it read. Reading this was like trying to read American Psycho, except I was able to finish American Psycho, despite the jarring descriptions. Perhaps I am just prude.