The premise of the story is unique and interesting. However, the plot itself ends up turning back and twisting in a way that is only confusing. Though the end is slightly amusing, it is also disappointing, and the reader wonders just what the point of the book was. The main character's are loveable for their familiarity--they could be the readers themselves--and fallibility. However, their situation is never explained...and it is uncertain whether it is truly resolved. In the end, an interesting premise and amusing characters are not quite enough to save a convoluted tale. ( )