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Moving to Indianapolis
- John Green and his wife Sarah moved to Indianapolis in 2007, buying a house after only spending 30 minutes inside.
- He initially disliked Indianapolis, finding the quiet unsettling and the abundance of strip malls off-putting.
Indianapolis: A Microcosm City
- Indianapolis is considered a "microcosm city" due to its average American characteristics.
- Its imperfections include a polluted river, urban sprawl, and underfunded public services.
The Lawn and the Malls
- John Green initially hated his Indianapolis lawn and the surrounding strip malls, viewing them as symbols of his resentment towards homeownership.
- His neighbor's comment about the previous owners' lawn further fueled his dissatisfaction.