This note contains spoilers for the book.

So far, on page 193, the title character has not appeared. We appeared to be heading towards him, but we just got a major detour. Still a nice-sounding title, though.

This book has thrown a very complex far-future society at us. Well, at least two of them, actually. Two so far, and we're about to get a third I think. Language, customs, fashion, manners, education, technology, and cuisine have changed a lot. And art, and recreation.

I like the main character well enough. We'll see how he works out. Fairly soon, I hope.

Well, the title character never does appear on-stage. The book as a whole isn't bad, but the worldbuilding is definitely the most interesting part.