Seir, Israel

This is the place where the Ulms live. It appears only as an ideal until near the end of the book when Paul says he has been there. There are not many descriptions of the place. It is very primitive, according to Pete Mercer. The people who live and visit there spend their evenings in debate and conversation. Paul spends much of his time there in study.

Paul's Dental Office

Paul's office is located on Park Avenue and it's an upscale office. When he began renovating the space for his practice, he ignored the advice of others and made five exam rooms rather than four exam rooms and a private office. The office consists of a waiting room and small office space where Connie and other staff members worked, in addition to the exam rooms. A couple of times, Paul takes a seat in his waiting room...