@KateOfMind Here is my shortcut route for Fall: Read the first para of the plot summary in the book's Wikipedia article. Then start with Ch 4 Then skip to 8 Then skip to Parts 2 - 4 (of 11 Parts). From there, skip any chapters taking place in bitworld
@mt_head Yes. Those who ignore that maxim will fall under permanent control of third-party powers whose relationships with the band or store were brief and untraceable.