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Confused. Not confused. Reassured. Then a little confused and incredulous. Those have been my states of mind in order so far. Interesting but not an easy read overall.

Behavior is greatly influenced by genetics. So? So we should be weary and watchful. Override it when we can when it is better for us and our species. But also, give ourselves a break sometimes. We are so influenced by our genetics that sometimes we won't be perfectly rational creatures and that is okay because it is the truth. Try. Be kind. Be altruistic when you can. But also be an animal when you have to be.

Not sure If I've read (listened in this case) a book like this before. Technical. But not boring. You can tell an engineer wrote it. It does go into encyclopedic type knowledge but it keeps you with it. And the characters are likable. I hope it turns out well!

I've really grown to love some of these characters. Some chapters are just absolutely amazing. A chapter just now prinarily about Mario was beautiful. Also watched an interview with DFW. Definitely a bit of a tortured genius.

Interesting so far!

There's no way this situation ends well. Lol.

Listening to this one. Seems fun!

What a world is built here. Absurd. Funny. Deep. Confusing at times. And again funny. So glad I am making it through the audiobook and loving it. Again, never would have made it through the book. Whoch apparently only like 7% of readers do. Basically most started without finished book so I forgive myself for audio of a certified classic. Also its more about the story and characters as opposed to prose. Great vocab!

Gosh darn it, I am enjoying this one. Best descriptions of the setting I think I've ever read. Normally I am not so much into those. They're too flowery and without substance. The gothic setting is discussed just enough to remind you of it haunting in the background the whole time. The MC is hateable and yet you feel for him. Solid story so far and this last chapter has been action packed.

Beginning to see the greatness!

I am absolutely loving this writing. The narrator is hateable at times but also speaks so beautifully. His insights into life are only matched by his ignorance with regard to his ironic and frankly distasteful opinions. The gothic vibe is wonderful. Just creepy enough. So far I would say I am liking it more than Rebecca, which I read to start the year off. Similar though.

Oddly enjoyable! So happy the audiobook version is doing the trick. Occasionally I tune in an out during certain chapters but I never would have finished the 1000+ page book. Now that I have an idea of who some of these characters are I am very curious to see how it develops. I can tell a lot more to still establish too. The Canada terrorist? aspect, I have no clue of yet. But tennis academy is great. Drug house too.

Lonesome gothic abode next to the sea. Fuck yeah. Cool vibes.

Not really sure whats going on half the time. Some great sections. Some confusing. It's sometimes referred to as an encyclopedic novel. Fitting. Also so far wouldn't know what to call it. The audiobook version while probably not 100% ideal, while this version has the end notes placed in the audio, but i just would not have taken on the physical book with any success as I haven't already twice. Its that kind of book.

Funny. Some sadness. Some small county vibes. Certainly endearing. Curious to see the wrap up.

As funny as people said. Great small town (county) vibes. Believable characters. Lots of them.

Different from what I expected and better for it. Was expecting similar to In Cold Blood which I've started once or twice but didn't dig. Great novel form. Cool slang. A lot more than just the murder so far and I appreciate there being some back story to some of the characters before diving into the gory details of the body.

Really great writing. The subject matter was a little hump to get over at the beginning. Hoped it wasn't just crass journaling like cheap sexually focused writing can be. It is neither crass nor cheap.

Finding last couple sections boring. Still great writing but the politics and characters more recently aren't super interesting. Confusing.

Some chapters have too many characters lol and its confusing. But still can be greatly written. The ones I understand and are written well are perfect! It's a very solid book. She was an impressive author.