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Oct 8, 2024
Preliminary (17/30 chp)
If I were to summarize Read or Die in one word it would be: 'disappointing'
If I were to do so in one sentence: 'It could have been better'

To summarize its issues separately, we have:
Characters: The characters are probably the biggest issue in this story. Every single one of them was one-dimensional, shallow and had zero motivation for their actions whatsoever. This made them hard to remember in following scenes, as it was very hard to connect with them in any way. They really just seemed to 'show up'.
Also, this meant we had no idea of their 'inner voice', which is one of the most ...
Nov 30, 2023
Mixed Feelings
Preliminary (36/67 chp)
I...am afraid of whoever wrote this book.

After having my first good night sleep in ages (just kidding it was one hour long), I rose from my slumber only to realize that...I don't care anymore. I've gotten tired of the story. Interesting premise, but scary execution.

I mean you know the story is intense when you close your eyes and instead of seeing darkness you see Sangwoo shoving The Holy Pipe (I had to think of a nickname for it please) somewhere...I've never been a fan of gory/graphic genres.
The author was very unhinged in their imagery and all, and I preferred the beginning chapters, where Bum is ...


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