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A review by whats6
Titus Groan by Mervyn Peake
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
I had heard that Titus was a significant influencer of the modern fantasy genre. So, it has always held a space of interest in the back of my brain. When someone I follow on YouTube started a buddy read, I eagerly joined in. All that is to explain why I read and actually finished the book despite it being a tedious task to do so.
Unfortunately, Titus Groan did not meet my expectations. The initial chapters held my attention as I wanted to know where the story was going. However, the book started to bore me (to the point of falling asleep several times). By the halfway mark, it became clear that the story wasn't going anywhere. The book's second half turned into a blur as I found myself speed-reading just to finish. I would not have finished Titus if not for the buddy read.
Even though this story has an imaginative setting and rich characters, that wasn't enough for me. I needed an equally imaginative and rich plot. This review is a self-reminder that for me to fully engage with a book, a captivating plot (or just any plot, really!) is crucial.
Unfortunately, Titus Groan did not meet my expectations. The initial chapters held my attention as I wanted to know where the story was going. However, the book started to bore me (to the point of falling asleep several times). By the halfway mark, it became clear that the story wasn't going anywhere. The book's second half turned into a blur as I found myself speed-reading just to finish. I would not have finished Titus if not for the buddy read.
Even though this story has an imaginative setting and rich characters, that wasn't enough for me. I needed an equally imaginative and rich plot. This review is a self-reminder that for me to fully engage with a book, a captivating plot (or just any plot, really!) is crucial.