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How many times can you say Room in one page challenge

This book will probably grow on me but I do feel like it really could have done with more editing. Like why have you just used the word room 3 times in one sentence and told me twice in the same paragraph you’re in your 50s now and it’s not like your 20s.

Enjoying!

The body section could be really beautiful if what came before had made me care about the characters and their relationship but it didn’t

I feel like all there is so far is the narrator’s lust and some semi-interesting prose

I don’t think this is my preferred style of writing ie where the reader is being addressed/ told but it’s easy enough to read overall so far

Am finding jumpy the stream of consciousness style writing a bit hard to follow but I think I’ll get into it and the premise is interesting

Very much enjoying the writing and story. Sobbing.

Very much enjoying

Big fan of the writing style

My problem is still the writing / level of descriptions / metaphors seem forced / jarring / cringy. And also that there’s not enough description of feelings or building the characters or relationships between them that I care for them or understand their actions.

Slow start but getting more into it now. The style of descriptive writing (like the way details are given/described) isn’t my vibe but the plot is intriguing. Finding the main character a little unlikable.