🔑The characters' relationships in the novel are tumultuous and often end in disappointment and heartbreak.
💔Jake and Brett's relationship is complicated and full of unrequited love and missed opportunities.
💰Money plays a significant role in the characters' lives, influencing their decisions and relationships.
🌊Nature and the sea provide solace and tranquility for the characters amidst their chaotic lives.
🚕The ending scene in the taxi symbolizes the unresolved feelings and longing between Jake and Brett.