Greg: Main character searching for information about his father and Project Nursery Rhymes.
Dr. Harlan Trollep: A doctor involved with the project, described unfavorably by Greg's friend John.
John: Greg's friend who warned him about Dr. Trollep.
Key Concepts:
Project Nursery Rhymes: A project involving the creation of a virus that was added to the 'Grip' vaccine.
The Baker: A mysterious character connected to Project Nursery Rhymes.
Events and Discoveries:
Greg's Investigation:
Begins with online searches for information about his dad and Project Nursery Rhymes.
Finds a photo of his dad with Dr. Trollep from a community project.
Remembers Dr. Trollep and his wife from a party at his house.
Dr. Trollep's Background:
John found Dr. Trollep unsettling, describing his hands as having dark veins and smelling like death.
Greg recalls seeing Dr. Trollep's photo elsewhere and searches for it using Plus Ultra Med’s archived site.
Discovers articles alleging Dr. Trollep's involvement in child pornography and a subsequent divorce.
Learns of Dr. Trollep's suicide in prison.
Tools and Methods:
Wayback Machine: Used by Greg to find archived versions of websites no longer available online.
Search Engines: Utilized for initial investigation into his father's connections and project details.
Reflections:
Greg is trying to piece together his father's involvement in a controversial project and how Dr. Trollep fits into it.
Realizes many events, including Dr. Trollep's death, coincide with his matriculation year.
Conclusion:
Greg is on a quest to understand his father's past and the implications of Project Nursery Rhymes. His discoveries about Dr. Trollep's dark past complicate the narrative.
Ends with an invitation to explore related material and playlists for further learning.