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message 1: by Matthew (new)

Matthew (funkygman007) | 2945 comments Mod
Characters you like, dislike, relate to, etc.?


message 2: by Alex (new)

Alex (necrotic_flesh) | 122 comments I like Andrew so far, he entertains me haha


message 3: by Vicki Willis (new)

Vicki Willis Well, hmmm... I didn't really like Harry and especially not after his spiral. I did like his relationship with Joseph though and how that came full circle.


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Matthew (funkygman007) | 2945 comments Mod
Vicki wrote: "Well, hmmm... I didn't really like Harry and especially not after his spiral. I did like his relationship with Joseph though and how that came full circle."

I agree - Harry's downturn was quite shocking in the middle of the book. Probably one of the most grotesquely descriptive narrations of an alcoholic binge that I have read. But, just as quickly as it began, it ended. Instead of advancing the plot, I felt it was more to develop his character. I am wondering if this will prove to be more important for future titles in this series.

And, I am wondering if I was missing something, but it surprised me how quickly Brigetta forgave him. Perhaps it was explained quickly in a paragraph I skimmed or something. However, little changes in relationships between characters seemed to come out of nowhere througout the book, so I probably shouldn't be surprised.


message 5: by Matthew (new)

Matthew (funkygman007) | 2945 comments Mod
Alex wrote: "I like Andrew so far, he entertains me haha"

I like Andrew too - actually, I read this comment on the day I read he was killed, so I was sad knowing that you liked him but soon you would get to the point where he met his demise. :(


message 6: by Alex (new)

Alex (necrotic_flesh) | 122 comments yeah not long after i wrote it I reaches that part but still even with everything you find out about him after that I still like him!


message 7: by Vicki Willis (new)

Vicki Willis Yes, I liked Andrew too. I think his faults though made him even more likable because he wasn't just a "made it perfectly" story. I couldn't believe Brigetta forgave him just like that either. I thought there was going to be more than that.
I think the suddenness of the ending of the alcoholic binge is the part that bothered me. If only it were that easy for people...


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