A novel about a self absorbed aspiring writer may not sound that interesting, but the dialogue is consistently intriguing and the literary references are a nice touch for us bibliophiles out there. The casual treatment of sex is refreshing- too many people take sex too seriously- but it also becomes a little tiresome after 240 pages of screwing. In an age of hypocritical moral high ground standing, this novel probably won’t be popular with a large chunk of the population (sexist, objectifying trash!) but it’s carefree attitude is a pleasant break from our current real world dynamics.

The characters themselves are complicated and their relationships with each other are...quite something. This is more than just a fun, quick read- although it is that as well. Somewhere between 3 and 4 Stars, but I’m going to settle with a conservative 3. Pretty good book from a promising writer.

Martin apparently has a short story collection set to be published soon- a format that would suit his talents well. I look forward to reading it.