This book was a quick read. It held my interest, and I enjoyed the quirky characters, such as Auntie Umbrella. It had an air of surrealism, as the protagonist, a teenager with a comic book obsession, is plunged into a strange world he doesn't understand, and he applies his knowledge of comic book worlds in his effort to understand and fit in. At times, that made it difficult for me to grasp what was happening, so I found it an enjoyable read but not a great one.