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"Knowing someone's Publix sub order was important. It was a key insight into their character."

If I didn't live in GA (the book is set in FL), I would think this is hyperbole. I would also think she was overreacting about a sandwich. But oh man. I get it.

Good Gods I'm bored. I can't bring myself to finish this a second time. Ah well. I should still be able to lead bookclub based on my notes.

Re-reading for the bookclub in running for some co-workers. Book won, so want to make sure I'm up to date on it and my prior thoughts to discuss.

"I bet Yang had some unusual experiences as a child. Maybe it made her somewhat autistic." That's not how autism fucking works...

I was enjoying the book and then this sentence happened in the most derogatory fashion and now I'm pretty sure the book will be a DNF. Turned me off completely.

Reding the Dramatized Audio version with my partner.

Yeah. I can't do it.

Really only enjoying Margaret's story, and even that is wearing thin.

Dramatized audio version.