Well, yes, but I feel rather sorry for the waitstaff, whose money depends on the place being busy.

(Also, my somewhat delicate mental constitution means that too much of this particular Saramago at a go may have been inadvisable. Seeing the movie, though I still plan to, is going to be rather an experience when it gets to the bit with all the raping.)

I've known people who can't watch A Clockwork Orange for that reason.