I can’t help but agree with Ben Vershbow over at if:book that the true story is in the discussion pages. The struggles and triumphs as people attempt to come together to create something whole. He’s right in that it is far more a novelty than a novel, but I’m fascinated by the project and anxious to watch it unfold.

I wonder what we’ll see in five weeks when it’s over. Will there be a coherent novel? Will the project continue by those unhappy with the final result? Will it turn into an experiment in hypertext storytelling? What themes will emerge from a novel written by people from all over? What themes will provide the greatest controversy? The more I think about it, the more the questions come. Add your own below, if you’re so inclined.