Irene, the young protagonist of the novel is at least atypical for her role that is "distributed" in: it's not only that she doesn't win the reader's sympathy while reading, but rather is a very unlikable character that makes her nasty.
Kleptomaniac and eager for sensual pleasures, that would be the short description of this mysterious girl who thinks that by offering her body can heal and change people's life.
I think the author wanted to shock the Western world a bit, talking about the jungle of cities, where people struggle daily for survival, like wild beasts. It didn't convinced me but it seemed that the novel is the product of a teenage rebel's imagination, trying diligently to break patterns and thus to get noticed.
But I cannot say no I do not like it at all. Rather, I invite you to read it. And if you want a little tip from me, here it is: not a very good holiday reading, wait until January, when it will fit well with the icy cold mornings.