Literacy and Longing in L.A.

The way the characters' love for books borders on obsession made me wonder if it’s a positive passion or a form of escapism. What did others think about how this was depicted?

The city feels almost like a character itself, adding so much flavor. I’m curious whether the setting was based on personal experience or a specific idea the author wanted to explore.

Some parts dragged while others flew by, which affected my engagement. Was this intentional to mirror the characters’ emotional journeys, or just a writing choice?