First book was interesting day in the life scifi for a new merchant mariner coming up with interesting solutions to problems, not really much conflict but just relaxing to listen to. In this one there are fewer problems so even less conflict and the final 3rd shifts to the main characters sexual prowess. Mind you the main charcater is 18 years old but has more confidence and is more worldly than most real poeple hitting their 30’s. It’s a bit of a reach.