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I don't know what's sparked it, but there seems to be a rash of authors recently who are writing books inspired/influenced by Moby-Dick.

Somehow, with everything happening in this book, it's the Muppets reference that caught me off guard.

I noticed the overall Goodreads rating for this book is quite low (3.26 right now) and I totally understand why lots of people wouldn't like this, but I pretty much do right now.

The epigraph portion of this book contains quotes from both Jupiter Ascending and Dinosaur Comics and it's feeling like this book is weirdly aligned with my interests. (Also, the single-word John Scalzi blurb is sending me. I think it's the period.)

Confirmed: age gaps aren't my thing.

The writing in this feels more 2013 than 2023. Maybe even 2003.

I don't tend to like self-help books, but I'm enjoying this on audiobook. Maybe because it feels memoir-ish.

(before my audiobook automatically returns...) 30 minutes into chapter 6

This book feels so very true seventh grade. In a good way, if that time being confusing and horrible can be good.