Quicksand

I received an ARC of this book through a First Reads giveaway.

I can't say that I enjoyed reading this book, it was so disjointed and meandering that it felt like a chore to get through. The comedy-drama balance felt off at times, especially towards the end, but the humor's undercurrent of darkness makes the tonal shifts work better than they would have otherwise.

I will admit that Quicksand has a solid sense of humor and wit. Unfortunately, Toltz seems to be a bit in love with his own wit, writing lengthy monologues that often feel more like the author's own stream-of-consciousness than anything necessary for the character. There's some good material in this book, but it isn't worth wading through the messy shit.