forum Things You Want LESS Of In Books

Started January 21, 2019 by @evastardust groupRRAAAARRL

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I'm fine with nosy main characters, but when they constantly jump headfirst into everything without even taking a second to consider the consequences? I hate that.

I know people like this, Can confirm I hate them.

Like, there's a big difference between a character thinking something seems off and going to investigate with some friends, but it's way way different for them to jump headfirst into a dangerous situation without telling anyone where they're going or taking any necessary precautions.

I get really annoyed at inconsistent charactization for the sake of plot/drama. Like if you chose to make this character emotionally intelligent please don't forcefully regress that for the sake of a dramatic miscommunication. If you decided to write them as slow to anger don't make them explode at something tiny for the sake of relationship drama.
Yes, people are irrational at times, but even then it's usually consistent with inner values and character strengths/flaws.

Sure, I'd get it if there was a clear reason for out-of-character behavior which was previously adressed or later explained, but I just. Hate it so much when authors dilute their characters for the sake of plot. Or drama.

Like, there's a big difference between a character thinking something seems off and going to investigate with some friends, but it's way way different for them to jump headfirst into a dangerous situation without telling anyone where they're going or taking any necessary precautions.

Though if it was played as impulsivity is an issue I wouldn't mind.

When a duology or trilogy could easily be one or two books, and has an entire book of filler :/
Also perfectly good standalongs that get drawn out into a duology or a series

Kill the second book lag in a trilogy! Make a duology!

That's what I'm doing in Marked too much for one book I think. He says while not knowing the plot.

When books were called a trilogy but out of the blue they needed a fourth book.
looking at you inheritance cycle

Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Lol.

When books were called a trilogy but out of the blue they needed a fourth book.
looking at you inheritance cycle

Inheritance is the best one though…

When a duology or trilogy could easily be one or two books, and has an entire book of filler :/

I am doing everything in my power to not go off on the grisha trilogy omg the entire second book could have been condensed to like 4 chapters

When a duology or trilogy could easily be one or two books, and has an entire book of filler :/

I am doing everything in my power to not go off on the grisha trilogy omg the entire second book could have been condensed to like 4 chapters

I admire your restraint

When a duology or trilogy could easily be one or two books, and has an entire book of filler :/

I am doing everything in my power to not go off on the grisha trilogy omg the entire second book could have been condensed to like 4 chapters

big Allegiant vibes

When books were called a trilogy but out of the blue they needed a fourth book.
looking at you inheritance cycle

Inheritance is the best one though…

That stuff had nothing on LotR.

When a duology or trilogy could easily be one or two books, and has an entire book of filler :/

I am doing everything in my power to not go off on the grisha trilogy omg the entire second book could have been condensed to like 4 chapters

big Allegiant vibes

I love the Grisha trilogy but I agree, I was bored for most of S&S
Also Insurgent and Allegiant were useless lol
I was referring to The Beautiful by Renee Ahdieh with my original comment, it's a duology but so. much. of the first book was filler :/ felt like it could've just been a standalone, and I might have actually liked it if it had been.

When books were called a trilogy but out of the blue they needed a fourth book.
looking at you inheritance cycle

Inheritance is the best one though…

That stuff had nothing on LotR.

LotR is the best so nothing ever gets close to LotR

Thank you. I would politely like to suggest that A Wizard of Earthsea has a hint of the same splendor.

I was referring to The Beautiful by Renee Ahdieh with my original comment, it's a duology but so. much. of the first book was filler :/ felt like it could've just been a standalone, and I might have actually liked it if it had been.

Have you read The Wrath and the Dawn?

I was referring to The Beautiful by Renee Ahdieh with my original comment, it's a duology but so. much. of the first book was filler :/ felt like it could've just been a standalone, and I might have actually liked it if it had been.

Have you read The Wrath and the Dawn?

No, is it worth it? I've heard mixed reviews.

I was referring to The Beautiful by Renee Ahdieh with my original comment, it's a duology but so. much. of the first book was filler :/ felt like it could've just been a standalone, and I might have actually liked it if it had been.

Have you read The Wrath and the Dawn?

No, is it worth it? I've heard mixed reviews.

I enjoyed it, but that doesn't mean you would lol

I enjoyed it quite a bit. I think the second book wasn't quite as good, but it was decent. I also wasn't really being critical when I read it (surprising I know). My mom had gotten it and I would sneakread anything that looked interesting.

Maybe I'll have to read it then!

Checked it up on Goodreads to remember. Has instalove pretty much and also a love triangle so…
Yeah there's worse stuff…
You'll hate it or love it and if I reread it I wouldn't like it nearly as much.
Be that as it may, I read the very first part of Henry V and the bishops' speech is so educated and I love it.

Wait Dom do you have a goodreads

Nah. I just realized it's a decent place to search book stuff.

Checked it up on Goodreads to remember. Has instalove pretty much and also a love triangle so…
Yeah there's worse stuff…
You'll hate it or love it and if I reread it I wouldn't like it nearly as much.
Be that as it may, I read the very first part of Henry V and the bishops' speech is so educated and I love it.

The context of Henry IV Part 1 makes the bishops' speech about Henry hit different

Also I need you know know that I played Hostess/Mistress Quickly and also Montjoy/French Messenger so yeah
Imagine me as them if you want lmao

Checked it up on Goodreads to remember. Has instalove pretty much and also a love triangle so…
Yeah there's worse stuff…
You'll hate it or love it and if I reread it I wouldn't like it nearly as much.
Be that as it may, I read the very first part of Henry V and the bishops' speech is so educated and I love it.

The context of Henry IV Part 1 makes the bishops' speech about Henry hit different

Yeah I'm not gonna read that bc I'm not even sure I'll finish Henry V this century.

Checked it up on Goodreads to remember. Has instalove pretty much and also a love triangle so…
Yeah there's worse stuff…
You'll hate it or love it and if I reread it I wouldn't like it nearly as much.
Be that as it may, I read the very first part of Henry V and the bishops' speech is so educated and I love it.

The context of Henry IV Part 1 makes the bishops' speech about Henry hit different

Yeah I'm not gonna read that bc I'm not even sure I'll finish Henry V this century.

I haven't read them either lol, one of my classmates just did a monologue from it F

Checked it up on Goodreads to remember. Has instalove pretty much and also a love triangle so…
Yeah there's worse stuff…
You'll hate it or love it and if I reread it I wouldn't like it nearly as much.
Be that as it may, I read the very first part of Henry V and the bishops' speech is so educated and I love it.

The context of Henry IV Part 1 makes the bishops' speech about Henry hit different

Yeah I'm not gonna read that bc I'm not even sure I'll finish Henry V this century.

I haven't read them either lol, one of my classmates just did a monologue from it F

HA i'm in the middle of Henry IV Part 2

Nice!