I know I'm supposed to love this book, I just can't. Arrogant, self-important asses irritate me, so I was annoyed throughout the entire book. I live in New Orleans. I know these people (and they don't just live in the South). I don't want to escape into a book that forces me to encounter them even more. Took me two tries (years between) to get through it. I would recommend The Pleasure Of My Company (Steve Martin) over this any day. Similar lead character base, but with redeemable qualities.