This was the sort of novel where I expected it to end tragically, that all of these flawed characters would finish their storylines on a hopeless note. Instead, most of the characters get a happy, or at least hopeful, ending, from Jones to Mr. Levy to crazy Trixie to Ignatius, who may be using Myrna at the end to escape, but finishes with this:
"He stared gratefully at the back of Myrna's head, at the pigtail that swung innocently at his knee. Gratefully. How ironic, Ignatius thought. Taking the pigtail in one of his paws, he pressed it warmly to his wet moustache."
Not only is there the promise of a deeper relationship with Myrna, and a future with somebody who understands him, but it was the first moment that Ignatius seemed to be operating with any clarity. How hopeful!
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Maybe Ignatius will keep us abreast of how it's going.
I was also interested in the ending as I was reading. I didn't think it would end tragically, though; the book was too funny for that. But I wondered how a happy ending could be achieved while still staying true to the characters and situations. I consider the ending a great success. That moment you mentioned was really touching.
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