I was thinking my favorite characters were the computer nerds, Tim and Garth. At least they had fun and got something accomplished!briellejee wrote: ↑05 Jun 2019, 11:12On another topic, I just agreed to someone that compared to everyone, Glenn seems to be the only one likable and fit well to the story. I had a good first impression with Sky but then he keeps on changing like, I don't even know what he is supposed to be. Ugh. It was frustrating.BuzzingQuill wrote: ↑05 Jun 2019, 06:01I agree, the other characters lacked depth a well. I think Sky had the potential to be a great character and I did enjoy Glenn's character at surface value despite lacking much depthbriellejee wrote: ↑03 Jun 2019, 22:55 Yes, I do share the same sentiments about Cynthia's character. Not just her though, but I do feel these things with the rest. Flawed characters are only good when they are well-written. I mean do the flaws contribute to the depth of her character? I don't think so. It just makes her shallow.
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Hmm nice point on the love triangle aspect, I'm typically quite over the love triangle scenario as it is a bit cliche and overused, but by having the main relationship that is Cynthia and Sky to have been birthed out of the morally questionable act of cheating was interesting, even though I didn't care for the way Mercer portrayed the cheating as somewhat justifiable.Jo689 wrote: ↑05 Jun 2019, 10:20 Well Cynthia is definitely flawed. I feel like she has somewhat has a cunning nature to her side, and will cheat/take advantage of others to get her way. But on the other hand, she seems very brilliant. I liked the little love triangle scenario that she had between Sky and Dan. Was interesting.
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Tim and Garth developed masterfully and I loved them in the book.DC Brown wrote: ↑05 Jun 2019, 21:37I was thinking my favorite characters were the computer nerds, Tim and Garth. At least they had fun and got something accomplished!briellejee wrote: ↑05 Jun 2019, 11:12On another topic, I just agreed to someone that compared to everyone, Glenn seems to be the only one likable and fit well to the story. I had a good first impression with Sky but then he keeps on changing like, I don't even know what he is supposed to be. Ugh. It was frustrating.BuzzingQuill wrote: ↑05 Jun 2019, 06:01
I agree, the other characters lacked depth a well. I think Sky had the potential to be a great character and I did enjoy Glenn's character at surface value despite lacking much depth
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Her cavalier attitude toward her romance and commitment to Dan was disappointing. The book is titled "Cynthia and Dan", not Cynthia and Sky.
In the end, she just registered as a more than flawed, and somewhat selfish and unfeeling character.
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You've summarised it perfectly here! I didn't finish the book in the end because I just couldn't connect or empathise with Cynthia. I was completely put off of her character within the first few chapters after following a strange man and cheating on her boyfriend. Her behaviour didn't make sense to me, especially given her job and seeming intelligence. Perhaps if she had more redeeming qualities, I could have continued reading.Julie Petitbon wrote: ↑04 Jun 2019, 19:43 I completely agree. She wasn't the most likable character. I hated the way she treated Dan. Very shady! I also didn't like how easily she was led by men. For example, who in their right mind would leave their car in the middle of the street and go have lunch with a strange (and pushy) man? And then go back to his apartment? For a woman that is supposed to be highly intelligent, she acts pretty foolish and puts herself in dangerous situations.
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Huh, now that you mentioned it, Tim and Garth are much more likable than SKy and Cynthia and Dan. Lol.DC Brown wrote: ↑05 Jun 2019, 21:37I was thinking my favorite characters were the computer nerds, Tim and Garth. At least they had fun and got something accomplished!briellejee wrote: ↑05 Jun 2019, 11:12On another topic, I just agreed to someone that compared to everyone, Glenn seems to be the only one likable and fit well to the story. I had a good first impression with Sky but then he keeps on changing like, I don't even know what he is supposed to be. Ugh. It was frustrating.BuzzingQuill wrote: ↑05 Jun 2019, 06:01
I agree, the other characters lacked depth a well. I think Sky had the potential to be a great character and I did enjoy Glenn's character at surface value despite lacking much depth
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