There is another novel I can think of with a similar topic. Then you can build buildings technologically more advanced than the surrounding buildings and noone really bats an eye. I would think if metal structures popped out of a pudunk town other political entities would take notice. The main character is fine I guess. A bit annoying. The writing could be better, it's good enough I can read it but sometimes I'm a bit befuddled, dare I say, confused, lost, muddled, bewildered. The old guys are funny hehe.
