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4.27 AVERAGE
4.27 AVERAGE
DNF at 28%. Couldn’t get a rhythm in it and it just wasn’t my thing.
First 8 chapters are over here: https://tazmuir.tumblr.com/post/185016817858/read-the-whole-first-act-of-gideon-the-ninth
Please do not be discouraged by my review to read this book. I was just not the right person for this book.
With that being said here is why I did not rate this book well. This book was my first ever DNF. I tried so hard because I heard such great reviews and was told that the ending is what makes this fantastic, but I just couldn't make it there.
First when I read its my escape, I don't want to have to study the back of the book to "keep up". If you like to study and get involved this is definitely the book for you. Just so many places, rules, and terminology that is specific to understanding the storyline.
Gideon is sarcastically funny, but after awhile of it, I think my mommy mode kicked in and it just became annoying to me. I really did feel the pull of wanting to be independent but still young enough to do as your told, but yet still find your own way, but maybe my age is just over having to deal with it.
I get that this is a first book of a series and trying to get all the information out as it will be part of the development of the next books, but I was just getting lost. I found myself doing more to try to figure out the importance of the message then actually just being able to understand the importance or the why. Reading other reviews it all makes sense with the end of the book, but I just had to make the decision that it was not worth it for me to continue on.
With that being said here is why I did not rate this book well. This book was my first ever DNF. I tried so hard because I heard such great reviews and was told that the ending is what makes this fantastic, but I just couldn't make it there.
First when I read its my escape, I don't want to have to study the back of the book to "keep up". If you like to study and get involved this is definitely the book for you. Just so many places, rules, and terminology that is specific to understanding the storyline.
Gideon is sarcastically funny, but after awhile of it, I think my mommy mode kicked in and it just became annoying to me. I really did feel the pull of wanting to be independent but still young enough to do as your told, but yet still find your own way, but maybe my age is just over having to deal with it.
I get that this is a first book of a series and trying to get all the information out as it will be part of the development of the next books, but I was just getting lost. I found myself doing more to try to figure out the importance of the message then actually just being able to understand the importance or the why. Reading other reviews it all makes sense with the end of the book, but I just had to make the decision that it was not worth it for me to continue on.
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
A blast! love some space gays
adventurous
challenging
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No