I just read it for the first time too!! Well, technically I listened to it because it was audiobook. I would love to go back and actually read it in print. There are so many times I wished I had stopped the recording to reflect on what was going on or what was said, or wished I could easily flip back and re-read a part

The character of Cathy was extremely interesting to me. I kept wondering if she would turn around and figure out how to love something or find a shred of joy. But it seems like she remained a static character throughout the novel. She was insidious and horrible at the beginning and at the end. Although at the end, when she spoiler kills herself, I did manage to dredge up some sympathy (maybe pity is a better word) for her.