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this guy is insufferable. i’m not sure if i’m punishing myself or teaching myself something by powering though.
— Jan 16, 2026 08:58PM
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- the repetitiveness that feels like this was meant to be put down for long periods of time and forgotten between chapters. usually I’m not too mad at reminders because I do have a terrible memory and attention span but this is just so frequent it’s off putting.
- the nasa talk reminds me of my mansplaining coworker and again I’m trying so hard to continue on with books where I don’t like the protagonist in hopes that it’ll pay off but aaaaa aaaaaa aaaaaa work flashbacks!!!! I know it’s probably on purpose so I just have to push through my cringe.