While the amnesia scenario is somewhat of a cliché, it was done in a way that did not detract from the "reality" factor of the book. It was also an interesting way to add flavor to a missing person's story that could arguably stand on its own as an intriguing read. The story seemed to drag a bit in the middle, but very few novels are able to maintain the fast pace that Abrahams uses in the first hundred or so pages, and slowing things down was hardly a negative thing. Instead, I felt it brought maturity into the narrative. He also used flashback at timely moments to answer questions that tend to linger in your mind, and he has a way of using one or two word descriptions that many people would need several paragraphs to illustrate.

If someone is a fan of the detective thriller sub-genre, this is a "can't miss." Before I even realized it, I was a quarter of the way through the book, which means that if you are too busy to sit down for a while you may find yourself frustrated with having to put the book away. This is what has made Peter Abrahams the successful writer that he is and what keeps his fans coming back for more. Not only that, but it's also what makes reading enjoyable and relaxing. Thumbs up for Oblivion.