text: An Engaging Read about a Different Way of Life
  
  I just finished this book today. I have to admit, the further I got into this book, the more it kept me engaged. I am not sure who the target reader is for this book, as there are many who could find something worthwhile in it, but it makes sense that it is in the Contemporary fiction genre. It is true to life and very realistic. The character of Swain becomes more likable as the story moves on. With each chapter, the drama of Swain's recent life, the divorce, and the loss of his daughter all unfold. I felt for him in his losses and in his joys that he feared to embrace for so long. The Jones character seems to simply exist as a foil to Swain's character; he is the jerk of a friend that one just can't let go of. The details of living in Hong Kong and the ups and downs of living on a boat were pretty interesting. I saw some areas that could use another edit, but other than that the writing was well-done, the vocabulary was vivid, and the story was engaging.