I had an ARC of this book and I found it just okay. I thought the reveal of what the centre was doing was very predictable, so it took away from the enjoyment of the mystery. I also really disliked the MC, which, as you mentioned, makes it really hard to enjoy. I did appreciate the themes and the delving into linguistics, but for me, it just didn’t quite reach the mark.
Just finished the book - absolutely hated it for so many reasons, one of them, like you said, the awful main character. The preachiness was cringe worthy. Sorry not a solid book at all.
You keep reading books that I am *definitely* going to read and am avoiding spoilers for, so I feel like I haven’t watched one of your vids in ages! But I’ve been on the fence about this book… and now I can’t decide now whether I want to read it or not 😂 Great review as ever!
Hey Ben! that happens to me all the time. I think in the grand scheme of things...you can probably let this one pass you by. Oh I forgot to let you know, I started The Portrait of a Mirror. I DNF'd it.
Great review! The reveals in the last two-thirds of the novel were rushed and unbelievable. I also really disliked the protagonist but I don’t mind that so much.
Love your reviews! Have not read The Centre but I’m a bit intrigued, I think. Thank you, Barbara
I had an ARC of this book and
I found it just okay. I thought the reveal of what the centre was doing was very predictable, so it took away from the enjoyment of the mystery. I also really disliked the MC, which, as you mentioned, makes it really hard to enjoy. I did appreciate the themes and the delving into linguistics, but for me, it just didn’t quite reach the mark.
Many thanks for the honest feedback. I heard simialr perspectives and my decision to skip for now was solidified. I shall prio sth else.
Great review. I had heard about this book but the title never stuck with me. This does sound quite interesting.
Just finished the book - absolutely hated it for so many reasons, one of them, like you said, the awful main character. The preachiness was cringe worthy. Sorry not a solid book at all.
You keep reading books that I am *definitely* going to read and am avoiding spoilers for, so I feel like I haven’t watched one of your vids in ages! But I’ve been on the fence about this book… and now I can’t decide now whether I want to read it or not 😂
Great review as ever!
Hey Ben! that happens to me all the time. I think in the grand scheme of things...you can probably let this one pass you by. Oh I forgot to let you know, I started The Portrait of a Mirror. I DNF'd it.
Great review! The reveals in the last two-thirds of the novel were rushed and unbelievable. I also really disliked the protagonist but I don’t mind that so much.
Circular head Roro can’t hurt you… yeah?
No butchering the name...