The article discusses a mystery novel titled 'How to Have a Killer Time in D.C.,' which stands out for its accurate representation of Washington, D.C.'s geography. Written by Sam Lumley, the book follows travel journalist Oliver Popp, who is also autistic, reflecting Lumley's own experiences. Lumley focuses on specific details, like street names and routes, to accurately convey settings, driven by his background and personal connections to D.C. The book explores Oliver's perspective on travel journalism, intertwining personal history with precise geography to enrich the narrative.
The map on the giant screen in the center of the dashboard showed the route we'd be taking, following Tilden across Connecticut Avenue, where it merged into Reno Road and wound its way up to Nebraska Avenue.
Honestly, the specificity . . . I was like, this is probably too granular. It was mostly for my own benefit, just so I can keep track of where we are right now.
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