The novel begins as a countdown: Leunich believes he has only . Against his usual habits of idleness, he rushes to write down his life story and philosophical insights to explain why "doing nothing" is the best way to save the world. Key Themes
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The story centers on , a man who has spent his entire adult life living in luxury hotels with nothing but two suitcases and millions in his bank account. Having acquired his wealth through a clever bank hack in his youth, Leunich has dedicated his life to the "art of doing nothing". He believes that laziness is a virtue and that the "industrious" people of the world are the ones truly responsible for environmental destruction and global ruin. The novel begins as a countdown: Leunich believes