The use of first person narration made the character feel relatable while Billy was the worst - a chronic liar who attempted to drug his finance and coerce her into sex, while leading on two other women. My anxiety went through the roof as his lies unravelled. I was rooting for him to leave it all behind and start afresh, even though nothing waited him in London. The horribly deprssing ending held a moral, the consequences must be faced.