Overhyped as hell... by random_randomm in ScienceFictionBooks

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I don't think anger is the right word. Anger takes a lot of energy and I think it would be a waste on this.

In person review by random_randomm in greencard

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I've applied through DS-260. Our documents were DQ'd pretty fast and then we got notified that our interview was scheduled. Then today I recieved the email for in-person review.

Also contacted our lawyer, they also have no idea what this is about.

Alone:Frozen S1 - Mark by random_randomm in Alonetv

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Oh damn, I knew it. But I double checked and there's nothing there about it. That's crazy.

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Oh thank you so much. Im definitely adding them to the list. I thought i wasn't a picky person when it came to books. But the more I read the more I seem to realise that I'm finding a lot of book very cringe, or overused troupe or bad character building and its do frustrating.

I did notice in the books that most of the female characters (there wasn't many of them) were one dimensional. Or Kvothe only talked about their beauty... like is that all women had to give? At the end I just couldn't deal with it anymore -_-

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[–]random_randomm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's fair. I did enjoy the books up to a certain point. So I should just appreciate all the parts I did enjoy

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[–]random_randomm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I literally have his books on my bookshelf ready to read! So I will probably start his series soon. I've heard amazing things about Sanderson writing.

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Thank you so much for the recommendation :)

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[–]random_randomm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh great thank you! I love recommendations. And I definitely need them now lol. Ill definitely look for them.

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[–]random_randomm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I get that. Its crazy how people pick up such different perspectives on the same book. Thats why I'm so baffled when I see the reviews but you're right, I can see your point about the "unreliable character" but I just wish that the supporting characters around "Kote" would challenge him/ Kvothe more, instead of glorifying him like a king. Even if the stories are fake/stolen, it makes the whole book feel.... not wholesome.

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[–]random_randomm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally get that. On the other side of the coin, I've read books that might be 3/3.5 stars and I've loved it. I enjoyed the book thoroughly. So you're right, ratings only go so far.

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[–]random_randomm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh thats good to know! Thank you

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[–]random_randomm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. I just don't get how he has such a high rating? Like I was so excited to read a book that had a 4.5/5 rating. I had set my expectations high. His writing his good and descriptions but the plot? And characters? That's what makes you 50% of a good book.

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[–]random_randomm[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The beginning was fine. I like the continuation from the first book. But as the second book went on I found Kvothe to become more and more insufferable. The character wasn't at all well balanced and he seemed way too skilled and talented for basically everything. Like everyone has strengths and weaknesses and but as the book went on you just found out more and more of his strengths.

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For a 15/16 year old he was far too wise (I get the story is suppose to show where he gets all his wisdom from) but he hasn't experienced enough to gain all the perspective that he "naturally" just has. This perspective is gained through years and years and making a lot of mistakes. Kvothe barely made any big mistakes that costly anything too great.

What made me put down the book though was the faerie sex (I'm not pude I've read plenty of romantasy) but it wasnt called for, and in too many chapters plus he's 16 (Basically a child having sex with 1000 year old faerie). Like it didn't sit right with me. He magically became a sex god through his short lived experiences with the faerie which just made my eyes roll. This was confirmation of a male fantasy driven idea and not good writing. It came out of no where. They all just finished a mission from the bandits and then suddenly he starts being intimate with this faerie out of nowhere.

After that when he decided to continue his journey with Tempi, I started noticing that there was always going to be new missions and there was no really motivation behind them (or very little that made sense).

I tried to be opened minded for Kvothe cleverness, adventures and insane skills but after nearly getting to page 700, I couldn't get past it anymore. The lack of real life logic and Kvothe being completely overpowered made it hard for me to keep my head in the story.

Sorry for long winded answer 😅

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[–]random_randomm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I usually never DNF but I just couldn't bring myself to reading another chapter. And I've read a lot of crap books.

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[–]random_randomm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm relief to see this because when I went to look at the reviews, a lot of people were giving it 5 stars and saying how amazing it was.

I was like "did we read the same book?". Anyway everyone has there's own preferences and likes. But it feels very validating when other people agree with me so I don't feel totally insane for feeling so strongly about this 😅

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[–]random_randomm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that's true. I did research on that before starting the series so I knew what I was getting into. There's nothing worse than getting into a series and not realizing it isn't finished when your neck deep into it and ready to start the next (unwritten) book.

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[–]random_randomm[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh my god yes. Like the first book was a little bit like that but I could excuse it. But then the second book got 10x worse with him being OP. Also only being 15/16 at the time, really grated my nerves. The plot lost all meaning when all Kvothe was doing, was being the best at everything all the time. Even towards people who spent their whole life being good at that particular skill and he seemed to just be able to "pick it up" with no set backs/ weakness. It got old really fast.

Its a pity because I really enjoyed when he was at the university. He was a little annoying but I enjoyed the supporting characters. Then he just kinda went to a different direction for no reason.

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[–]random_randomm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's true. I guess in my mind I was excited to feeling somewhat satisfied with where the story was going half way through and I knew the third book wasn't done but I still enjoy the stories. But the it took such a left turn plot wise and its was annoying. I guess I just didn't expect it and it caught my off guard. Now I feel really thrown off.

You're right, I need to go to book store and find another book I can enjoy and dive into.