This week we are looking at characters I like even though I disliked the book. Now I'm finding this topic pretty hard because usually if I connect with a character, I usually end up thinking the book is pretty decent. However, that being said, there are a few that immediately come to mind.
Josh Crayton in "Welcome to Night Vale." I was tempted to write random werewolf kid because I couldn't even remember his name but luckily it was easy to find. He's pretty much the only reason I finished this book.
So I'm already getting good mileage from my dislike of "The Hunger." I really liked John Stanton and Mary but not enough for them to save this book.
I really really really liked Coop in "Final Girls." For those of you who have read this, you will know why that could or could not be concerning.
I did have a fondness for Contradiction in "The End of the World is Rye."
I liked the White Rabbit, Mock Turtle and Caterpillar but HATED Alice.
So there you have it. It was hard enough to come up with 5 so there's no way I'm taxing my brain and trying to hit 10. I'm anxious to see everyone else's lists this week!
Your blurb for Final Girls made me laugh -- not concerning, I'd agree he was one of the best things about that book! That aLice in Wonderland cover is weeeeird, but cool.
ReplyDeleteAfter seeing how may people like Coop, I don't feel so odd :)
DeleteThis one is such a hard question because - like you said - great characters tend to make a book at least likable, if not more. Had to laugh at some of your descriptions, but I have not read any of these books.
ReplyDeleteGlad you at least got a chuckle.
DeleteI haven't listened to the Welcome to Nightvale podcast or read the book but I hear great things. I thought this week's TTT was too hard so I didn't do it lol
ReplyDeleteI almost skipped it but settled for only doing 5 instead.
DeleteThis did seem like a hard topic so I passed this week. But I totally agree with you on Stanton from The Hunger!
ReplyDeleteI wish he had had a different outcome.
DeleteI found this topic particularly tricky too! Interesting choices. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Chrissi.
DeleteSounds like you weren't the only one having trouble with the topic. :-)
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmental
Nope, sounds like lots of people had a difficult time!
DeleteI haven't read any of these books. This week's topic was really tough though, that's why I flipped it :D
ReplyDeletehttp://flippingthruthepages.com/2018/04/ten-characters-i-didnt-like-that-much-in-the-books-i-loved/
I enjoyed your flip :)
DeleteI agree with Final Girls. I really liked Coop! I liked the book though, except for the ending. We know how that goes. Fabulous list, as usual!
ReplyDeleteThanks Christina. Poor Coop. I think he was just misunderstood!
DeleteI still find it surprising that you didn't like Alice, but I can see why you'd like the other characters - they're far more interesting than she is! This week's topic was really difficult.
ReplyDeleteI think I found her whiny and that's the main reason she and I didn't gel. However, I do enjoy most retellings - go figure.
DeleteThis was definitely a tough subject this week! Characters are so important to me, so usually when I like them, I'll also like the book :)
ReplyDeleteI'm the same way about characters but every once in a while there is an oddball here and there.
DeleteThis was a hard topic! And Night Vale has me so curious... I listened to an episode or two of the podcast and wasn't sure if I should continue. Does it ever make sense??
ReplyDeleteMakes total sense to me. Maybe you should give the book a go.
DeleteI went rogue this week because I couldn't think of 10 books I didn't like, lol. I agree on Final Girls. I liked Coop too.
ReplyDeleteYes another Coop fan!
DeleteYou did well with this! I could only think of one, the MC's sidekick in The Girl From Everywhere. I can't remember his name, though. Ha ha. XD
ReplyDeleteLove it! I couldn't remember werewolf kids name but luckily was able to google it!
DeleteThis would be a really tough topic! I would have to say that Coop was the best character in Final Girls.
ReplyDeleteAnother Coop fan! Our allegiance is growing.
DeleteYou did better than I would have with this topic! I couldn't really think of any but the ones in The Hunger you mentioned...lol. So I skipped it. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm already getting good use out of The Hunger!
DeleteTough topic, usually if I didn't like a book it's because I didn't connect with any of the characters. There are a couple books on here I'd like to check out one day (Final Girls, Night Vale) though, so it's good to hear there are some characters I'll probably like.
ReplyDelete~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
I'd be curious to see what you thought of those two!
DeleteOh no when you hate Alice. lol I didn't have a ton on my list either but found a few.
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