Questions About Providence

by Max Barry (Goodreads Author)

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I meant to ask, "Is it worth the annoyance of reading a whole book written IN the second person?" (Don't know how to edit a question once a typo slips through.) -Blair

Britta It’s not actually in the second person. Just the first chapter and I think the last. I was worried about that as well but it’s really just those two s…moreIt’s not actually in the second person. Just the first chapter and I think the last. I was worried about that as well but it’s really just those two small bits.(less)

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Did the main ship have a name? I somehow missed it if so. (Some other Providence-class ships were definitely named).

Gopi On episode 414 of the Geek's Guide to the Galaxy podcast Max Barry says the main ship is never named.…moreOn episode 414 of the Geek's Guide to the Galaxy podcast Max Barry says the main ship is never named.(less)

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Is it worth the annoyance of reading a whole book written the second person?

Quitokommando No and not because of your Q. There's nothing exciting, original, or even slightly compelling in this novel. I wasted 9 hours of my life but at least …moreNo and not because of your Q. There's nothing exciting, original, or even slightly compelling in this novel. I wasted 9 hours of my life but at least maybe you won't have to.(less)

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