I didnt like how their was pages of dialog with no indication who was saying the line such as 'Brett said' . I got lost in conversations which is most of the book. 

I think i understood the gist of the book without having to read the whole thing. Jake is an injured war veteran with little purpose anymore. He drinks a lot and spends time with ppl he doesnt really like. He loves Brett but she is wild with men and says she's no good for him. Jake, his friends, and sometimes Brett travel. More drinking.