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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Counting the Stars

Helen Dunmore

DID NOT FINISH: 51%

And part of me still feels like I should push through. Even though I’ve fallen asleep twice today trying to read it!  And I made it to 50% today but I’m just not enjoying it. 

It’s a retelling I was totally into reading about. I just feel like there’s no plot or reason to the story. Reading about this Roman poet whining about this woman who doesn’t love him the way he loves her. She’s married to another man and they’re having an affair but it’s clear the the love will continue to be unrequited and I feel like it’s going to be more of the same wafting to the end. Not for me unfortunately.
adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated