I really enjoyed this one.  At first I was a little annoyed by the inconsistent jumps in POV and time, but that disappeared quickly.  I was never lost and my enjoyment did not diminish because of this, just the opposite in fact.  I loved his style as well.  It was different than what I usually read; it felt more informal, which I really enjoyed.  The idea behind the story is fascinating.  I don’t want to give away too much, but they way it views words and the brain and the idea of this “magic” is amazing.  The story itself was great as well.  I read it much faster than I have been reading lately and didn’t want to put it down.  Barry does a wonderful job of keeping you guessing and in suspense.  I did feel the ending fell short a little bit, but maybe I’m just too picky, as there hasn’t really been a book or movie I’ve been satisfied with the ending of lately. 

Overall I would definitely recommend this book.  It is very intelligent and gripping.  I will definitely be adding other works by Max Barry to my list of books to read.