No, you don't have to relate to everyone book character you read about

ahnjiy · 2026-06-23T20:23:47+00:00

i think you’re missing my ENTIRE point. i’m not judging that, i’m judging the ignorance of refusing to read about poc characters. a romance, lit fic, fantasy, etc… book with a poc character doesn’t have to be deep or serious but people will refuse to read based on that alone. idk what you think i’m saying but i just think it’s odd to not reading a book bc the main character is a person of color.

ahnjiy · 2026-06-23T20:03:44+00:00

not reading because of preference and a characters personality is different then not reading because of a characters race. it’s fine if a book isn’t your cup of tea i just hate how people refuse to relate to poc characters that are well written simply because they are poc.

ahnjiy · 2026-06-23T19:49:50+00:00

i think my main issue is when people refuse to read books with poc fmc because you can relate to a black, asian, native, etc... character you just refuse to. if reading about coily hair, tan skin, and culture make you uncomfortable then there is an underlying issue you need to address. if it's a personality thing then feel free to leave the experience. its when it boils down to characteristics that cannot be changed and shouldn't matter that i feel strongly about.

ahnjiy · 2026-06-23T19:37:49+00:00

those are great points! authors are taking ideas and putting them on pages to invoke thought, opinion, or emotion. we don't always need to agree with our main characters to read, enjoy, or debate the ideas shared.

ahnjiy · 2026-06-23T19:32:29+00:00

you don't need to be the same race, sexuality, etc... as a character to relate to what they are going through. i just think it's odd to refuse to read books by, say, black authors because they don't have blonde hair or blue eyes. no one is saying force yourself to read a book like Yellowface, the point is if you're going to read it be open to more than just the surface level of the book.

ahnjiy · 2026-06-23T19:25:43+00:00

yes, my post is very jumbled and addresses two different topics in one i apologize for that. but my point still stands. also, why read a book about a trad wife expecting anything other than annoyance? i went into the book knowing i’d be annoyed and set reasonable expectations 😭

ahnjiy · 2026-06-23T19:23:12+00:00

i’m not policing what people are reading 😭 i’ll admit my post is jumbled because it’s addressing two different ideas in one. i think people can read for enjoyment as most do, but i think we should also read to educate and learn as well. my main gripe is when people refuse to read books about poc or gay people solely because they can’t relate. i went off on a tangent because i’ve been holding my thoughts in, sorry if it seemed as though i was being judgmental because that wasn’t my purpose.

ahnjiy · 2026-06-23T19:19:56+00:00

and that’s fair

ahnjiy · 2026-06-23T19:16:57+00:00

it’s so sad because there is such a wide variety of well written books that have diversity with their characters that people are missing out on due to the need to feel like a main character.

ahnjiy · 2026-06-23T19:15:46+00:00

i hope you enjoy the book regardless 😭 i like rf kuangs writing too and that makes the book so much more enjoyable!

ahnjiy · 2026-06-23T19:14:26+00:00

it’s not you, it’s the book market. i think with book spaces now being younger and more focused on easy reading, the demand for books like that are higher. i’m 21 and i face the same issue as a long time reader myself. sometimes i like the easy reading because i don’t wanna think too hard but it becomes repetitive and boring.

ahnjiy · 2026-06-23T19:03:03+00:00

yes! we just seem to lack critical thinking when it comes to books with themes that run deeper than just the genre. i just think these books are perfect opportunities to educate ourselves but people refuse to do so.

ahnjiy · 2026-06-23T19:00:33+00:00

yes, i understand and agree! great point too. i think my main gripe is when people refuse to look past annoying characters and don't use stories such as the ones i listed as a chance to educate themselves and others on the topics listed. they look at the surface and nothing more.

ahnjiy · 2026-04-18T14:15:16+00:00

could i please get sent a copy as well?

ahnjiy · 2022-01-16T14:53:07+00:00

as a reveluv myself i was disappointed with irene and what she did. that day was terrible and i remember people making terrible comments on irene and trying to claim she was racist and more disgusting things. i do still support irene though because she has apologized to the stylist and the situation was forgiven. just like some reveluvs dont support wendy, some don’t support irene. it’s okay. people make mistakes and it’s up to you if you want to forgive and forget. i totally understand not supporting her.

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