BaldOrBread t1_j9o9t8b wrote on February 23, 2023 at 11:58 AM

Man, I guess I really need to give this book a second chance. I thought it was well and good, but certain aspects of his writing bothered me and took me out of the story (I seem to remember several chapters ending with “and that reminds me of the time …..”). However, anytime I voice any criticism I get absolutely SLAMMED on Reddit, so it must be me that is wrong.

jakobjaderbo t1_j9oc4im wrote on February 23, 2023 at 12:23 PM

Oh, the backwards storytelling through asides annoyed me at times too. I still liked the book overall and think it may have been necessary at times for the delivery of the story and perspective. But yes, sometimes I wanted to tell the narrator to get to the point!

lawprimus24 t1_j9qyv9q wrote on February 23, 2023 at 10:54 PM

In my opinion, the book reads like a soap opera with some light sci fi elements. I really disliked it and don’t get what people see in it.

sarahxharas t1_j9oga1c wrote on February 23, 2023 at 1:03 PM

No judgement here. This book became one of my favourites but I thought similar at first. Think I picked it up twice over a few months then it clicked one day and I devoured the rest.

thriveth t1_j9qh8j2 wrote on February 23, 2023 at 9:04 PM

I don't wanna slam you and I was initially slightly disappointed with it too but I just find that it sits in me still after months and my mind keeps returning to it. I definitely think it's worth it but I was also initially a bit underwhelmed.