If you're expecting a straightforward guide to game writing, this isn't it - and that's what makes it special. The book feels like rummaging through a veteran game writer's personal journal, filled with unexpected gems.

I particularly loved the 'day in the life' piece - reading it while sipping coffee made me feel like I was shadowing the author at work. The way he describes wrestling with narrative puzzles while developers constantly change game mechanics? Painfully relatable!

The monster-hiding-behind-panel skit had me laughing out loud on my commute. It perfectly captures the absurd creativity required in game writing. Though I do wish more articles had dates - I found myself playing detective, trying to guess timelines from cultural references.

This collection shines when read as bedtime stories for aspiring game writers. Each essay is like overhearing war stories at a game dev convention - messy, authentic, and full of hard-won wisdom.