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So far Silver Linings Playbook has been a very pleasant surprise. I thought that the book would be incredibly sappy, along the lines of a Nicholas Sparks novel, but so far it has been fun to read. The book's short chapters help to keep the story moving at a fast pace and the book is a quick read as a result. I really like Pat's character because he is dynamic and unpredictable in his actions. We know that he has been mentally damaged by events from his past so it makes his outbursts very surprising and melancholy, but it also makes his moments of happiness and morality really shine. Tiffany is an interesting character as well. We don't know much about her besides that she has psychiatric issues similar to Pat. There is something definitely "off" about her, but that also makes her character fun to read about. The reader can assume from the beginning that she will end up playing a larger role in Pat's life, but this makes her crude behaviors and straightforward attitude before her significance to Pat even more engaging. I'm about halfway though the book right now and I would give it a B rating.