There was nothing about this book that was even really good, let alone the best ever. It's a collection of short stories that I found completely unmoving and forgettable. The characters, like the stories, are sort of aimless.
I like to think I don't require a connection to the characters in order for me to like them or the book. Maybe if I were a twenty-something hipster, I would have been able to relate more to the drug use and the pansexual experiences. I couldn't, though, and couldn't care less about the characters or what happened to them. There's no doubt Justin Taylor has some writing talent, and being short stories, it was a quick read and not a waste of my life. Not an awful book but not one I would recommend.
One last caveat concerning my lack of recommendation. I struggle with short stories. I think they're a difficult format to do right and when they are done right, I usually want more than what the author gave me. So, if you do like short stories, this might be worth your while just because Taylor can write. Or, if you're not an old man like myself, you might find something worthwhile.
--Jon
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