I'd be interested in hearing which books Alexander Supalov and joshyz have read and considered better written. (Remember, I said have read )

In any event, I loved the book, but I don't consider it the "best" novel of all time either. But the writing is great, the story is great, and Mario is a great storyteller. Fuggedaboutit. (And count me as a fan not thrilled with the Dr/Lucy stuff either)

JG