If I ever received a letter that used the phrase "apophenic as a haruspex" I would call the cops.
Christie doesn't seem to have the same innate talent for thrillers as she had for detective stories at this point. It plays all its cards face-up, which actually works to forefront the real appeal of the story: the relationship between Tommy and Tuppence.
... Unfortunately they spend much of it separated. Oh well. Still, it's a fine little mystery, and I'm interested in the sequels if only for the knowledge that they are written so far apart that T&T age over them.
Of the 9 chapters maybe 2 actually directly involve code. The rest feel like they're there to fill the word count. But in those 2 chapters you get nuggets of advice like
Write fewer lines of code so your editor opens your project faster.
and
Consider not making your project at all and instead make a pitch video so someone else can make it.
Read this because I enjoyed Dan Ryckert's stuff with Giant Bomb and also have dealt with anxiety issues. It's a decent time if you're the former and want to hear some Dan stories. If you're looking for actual ways to manage anxiety, the best advice he gives is to go read 10% Happier by Dan Harris instead.
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