it seems that the primary component of this story is the inner workings and train of thought of the two major characters, one of whom I didn’t really want to see make it to the end of the book. this is my second listen to a selection by this author. it was the proverbial second chance. not sure there will be a third at this point. I will save you the monotonous exposure to a self-indulgent monologue about the frailties of the human psyche and tell you to go find something else.