On a purely informative level, a truly fascinating case study of a small town that was overtaken with an intent to make a utopia.<br><br>On a deeper level, a lesson on the importance of social interaction and the inherent flaws of the Libertarian ideology. Here we see the consequences of not paying taxes, an inability to use expert knowledge, inability to share resources to overcome different threats and to advance as a society and ultimately the increasing atomisation of society. The bears are not only a real element of a real story, they also serve as metaphors for how people seek out social interaction.<br><br>The book is continuingly engaging with the author deftly switching between different tones. There is humour, there's tragedy, melancholy and so on. Fascinating read
