"Does he ever stop to consider his life? The meaning of it, the point? Does it trouble him to think that he will probably spend his next thirty years this way? Nobody knows. And it's almost certain nobody's ever asked him."
-Micah's thoughts about his life, from the novel
After reading a review in the paper, I requested the eBook from the library. It was pretty different from anything I have read recently and reminded me of A Man Called Ove by Fredrick Backman, one I enjoyed immensely. This novel was entertaining---a short, easy read---but somehow not quite so memorable as Ove. I rate it a 3.
Main character Micah Mortimer has his own tech company, Tech Hermit, which describes him pretty well. His "side hustle" is acting as superintendent of his apartment building in Baltimore. To say Micah is eccentric is an understatement but some of his quirky habits are pretty amusing, for example he often talks to himself in various foreign accents, has weird dreams and fantasizes about a "Traffic God" who praises his very careful driving habits. In his 40's he seems to be old before his time, an introvert looking for connection and a higher purpose in life.
The conflicts are provided by a runaway teenager who shows up thinking Micah is his father and a serious misunderstanding with his current lady friend. I certainly cannot tell you how these are resolved since I would be spoiling the plot.
By the way, you will be quite surprised by the "redhead by the side of the road"! Enjoy!
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