This was an indulgent read, not plot-driven at all, and focuses on its characters more. Wonder Boys was an absolute joy to read, reflective without being depressing but lighthearted without being shallow. The book reflects on where life plateaus and expands on the state of being where you're going nowhere, but painted in such a fun way that respects the learning curve. The characters are lovable and Chabon writes beautifully. I definitely don't think this would be a book for everyone since honestly speaking, there isn't much of a plot here, but I enjoyed this greatly.