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I wish we got to see Rocky’s little celebration outfit in the movie

Very interesting that Ryland plays a role in saving Rocky here. Since the book is in first person, he seems to be a lot more intelligent and resourceful than his movie counterpart

So much more prep they had to do in order to make this mission work and no issues with the actual collection of the astrophage.
And rocky is 291 years old is crazy

I know that it’s obvious that the novel would have more depth than the movie but I really love how grace is experiencing like a cultural exposition with Rocky and it’s so cool

OK so he says
“ What if Eridians have a lifespan of 2,000,000 years and it’s polite to wait 100 years to reply “ because he was paranoid about how long it would take for Rocky to reply and that was actually kind of funny.
I’m starting to like Ryland

This is the first time I’m reading a book after watching the adaptation and it makes me so inpatient for the twists and turns but at the same me I do like the emotional depth even if sometimes its so immature with this author

Finally got to this “I like kids line” that people rag on online. It wasn’t that bad but I can understand why people felt it was in bad taste.

So far, I do like that this book is in first person. I feel like it increases that sense of confusion and isolation that you can share with the protagonist

It’s also taking much longer here than in the movie for him to figure out what’s happening

Wier writes things like “ gentleman’s equipment “ and “aaaaaand he’s dead” and makes the character say “motherfluffer” while acting surprised by it.

The tone for this book has been set pretty clearly. Big bang theory style writing.

Reading this in between Ulysses makes me feel like I’m reading a book for toddlers.