I finished reading The Nest last night. It is an entertaining read with lots of twists and unexpected character connections. It's difficult to like many of the characters, but they are interesting. It is sort of like watching a prime time soap opera where even the more despicable characters can enjoy a little popularity just because they are so charmingly despicable. For the most part the characters live somewhat privileged lives and take money for granted until they find expected funds are not going to be realized. The author does a good job of exploring what the desire for money will lead people to do. The biggest weakness I found in the book is the lack of development for some of the secondary characters. I really thought the story thread for Matilda and Vinnie was left hanging and too conveniently dismissed. While I did enjoy the book, I don't think it's going to be one of those titles I will think about very often in the future.