I'm really disappointed to tell you this, but I quit my book. Perhaps I set my expectations too high, or maybe the book just doesn't cater to my tastes, but I hated this book. I know, I know, just last week I was gushing over how awesome this book was, and how I thought I'd found a crown jewel. Well, I guess if it seems too good to be true, then it probably is. Let me tell you why I hated it.
First, I thought the plot was absolutely ridiculous and stupid. The story is about a a girl named Tory Brennan who is the niece of world-famous forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan. After her mothers death, she moves to South Carolina to live with her Marine Biologist dad whom she's never met. The island next door, named Loggerhead Island, houses a top secret research institute, and her dad works there. She becomes suspicious and breaks in, and finds herself horrified to find a puppy being abused for the purpose of research. She rescues the puppy, contracts a virus that the puppy had, and obtains superhuman powers that gives her canine abilities. That is the most outrageous plot that I have ever heard. For me, I prefer plots that may seem remotely real, not plots that seem totally imaginary. Just my taste.
Second, I hated the authors style of writing. Her characterization of the characters seemed really artificial and forced. I was unable to immerse myself in the story, as the writing seemed really superficial. For example, I'll give you a quote,"Anger exploded through my veins like the Incredible Hulk"(91). I found this simile extremely childish, and unsophisticated. The author failed to develop the characters in any way, as instead of focusing on the characters rage, as the author wanted me to do, I ended up focusing on the silly simile.
All in all, this book for me was a failure. To be honest, I am a bit disappointed as I had pretty high expectations for the book.
It is always disappointing when you think that a book is going to be great, but turns out to be a failure in your eyes. I hope you can find a good book to read soon!
ReplyDeleteI hate it when the book doesnt meet your expectations and turns out to be disappointing. I would have also quit reading this book because it doesnt appeal to be interesting.
ReplyDeleteI have to say I have been in your position many times and have quit books. What I have found is that sometimes I don't completely understand books and just need to take a break and try again. I would recommend that you try the book again perhaps this time skipping a few chapters just to see if the major conflict is worth it.
ReplyDeleteThe book sounded interesting, but turns out it was not. But I do wonder if the author was using the simile for comedic effect or actually thought it was an acceptable simile.
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