Chasing Vermer by Blue Balliett

     I am currently reading the book Chasing Vermer by Blue Balliett. So far I have only read a few chapters but I can already tell the author writes to make the reader curious and a little confused. He begins the book almost immediately with a letter in it that says, "I would like your help in identifying a crime that is now centuries old. . . . If you wish to help me, you will be amply rewarded for any risks you take. . . . You may not show this letter to anyone." The letter is sent to three people living in the same neighborhood. It kind of makes you curious doesn't it?
     The book goes on to give more information but at the same time not really answering a lot of questions. Sometimes as a reader I start to think, "wait a minute, I'm confused". But I somehow know answers are coming. I think the book is interesting so far and I want to read more of it. It does make me reread parts to clarify what is being said. And when I have to stop reading because I am interrupted I have to reread again. So far I probably haven't made the book sound too good, but trust me it is interesting. Part of the interest is that the author writes questions asking what you the reader are already thinking. When I read more, I will explain more. But for now it is interesting even though it is still filled with questions and confusion.