Oh man, the herbal link is a classic starting point (everyone goes there first). But even if some drawings match known plants, that doesn't explain the weird text or the overall point of the book. You could be right about the pictures, but then you hit the real wall, the writing itself. It feels like finding one puzzle piece and still having the whole box left to go.

Was it the extra shot of the empty chair? I read a comment that said it showed the main guy was alone all along. That fixed the confusing part for me.

Ever tried that "simple" insulation wrap that ends up looking like a mummified pipe? My big green move was adding extra lagging to some old lines, but it just trapped moisture and the paint peeled off in sheets. Felt real smart watching my energy savings literally flake onto the floor.