It's one of those books where nothing much happens, there isn't really a plot, it's just people living there lives, so I wasn't expecting to like it. After about the first chapter though I found I was really enjoying it and found it very easy to read. I think it helps that it's written in a very punchy style, the text is regularly broken up into sections and the chapters are regular, which makes it easier to read. And it's broken up over twelve different characters so I never got bored of reading about one. It is of course also really well written, all the characters seemed interesting and written with depth and a little humour.