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When We Were Real
by Daryl Gregory
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I really must stop trying to like or even grasp a book when I'm clearly not into it, just because it seems everyone else likes it and I am curious as to why. This book was everything I hate about science fiction - too complicated, too many characters, too many scenarios, etc. It's a shame, because the basis of the book was very good and current. It had great potential, but I kept losing the thread, losing interest, and losing the will to keep on going. At some point, it became a challenge to my character. So I kept at it, and I even subjected myself to it a second time to try, really, really try to understand what the big deal is. I feel utterly defeated. I surrender! I should've kept on packing instead of taking as many breaks as I did to try to stay awake (wasn't effective!) and procrastinating (too effective).