Reading progress update: I've read 300 out of 390 pages.
I think it's a testament to Thompson's skills as a writer that I'm taking so long to read his book. I find a lot of novels to be skimmable in parts, but Thompson writes in a way that makes me want to take in every word. Still, I need to finish it today, as I still have those two other books I need to complete soon for upcoming podcasts.