finished the book! Loved it (predictably). During the last few chapters I had [Marian Call's "Independence"](https://mariancall.bandcamp.com/track/independence) playing in my head…
> You cannot raise a barn alone
> And I curse the burden made you think you should
> And I curse the blind spot made you think you did
…
> 'Cause Independence is a myth
> But loneliness is real.