In continuing the book, did you find that your feelings toward Adam continued to be colored by the beginning of the book? Or did the rest of the book contain enough balance to redeem him (in a sense)?
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I think it was partially used as shock value. It isn't a common theme used in stories. I immediatly thought of Oedipus Rex when reading it. But I also think it was a good point to emphasis to explain how different he was.Laura Lee wrote: ↑01 Feb 2020, 11:14 What are your thoughts on Adam's fantasies of his mother and jealousy of his father? Based on the various elements of the book (such as how his repulsion of Vikki was explained as being genetic), would you consider this integral to the plot? Or did you get the feeling this was added for just shock value and not essential for the overall development of the story?
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"Click-bait for books." I love it! What a perfect description. This element, immediately followed by the kidnapping of the girl, really destroyed any liking I had for Adam. He's not "superhero" material as I've seen him described. He's anti-hero at best.Tan TR wrote: ↑11 Feb 2020, 22:29 It was 100% for shock value. There are some things about the book that I honestly don’t know why it’s even there, because they don’t seem to actually be of any importance to the plot. The obsession Adam has for his mom, just shows shocks readers in the first chapters and then makes them continue reading. It feels like click-bait but for books.
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I thought of Oedipus Rex, too. The difference, of course, was that initially Oedipus didn't know she was his mother. I guess my main problem is that I want to admire or at least like the people I read about. And I don't like Adam.
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I was able to appreciate his growth as a character and willingness to change. With that being said, I had my red flags out already each time he acted. I think it made me weary that he might revert to his old way and feelings. I am glad he did not and made a commitment to healing his mental health.
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Thanks for your reply! I like how you phrased it: such a character was wearying. That sums up well why I did not enjoy the book. I read for a break, not to be further exhausted! LOLkaylahk17 wrote: ↑12 Feb 2020, 13:49I was able to appreciate his growth as a character and willingness to change. With that being said, I had my red flags out already each time he acted. I think it made me weary that he might revert to his old way and feelings. I am glad he did not and made a commitment to healing his mental health.
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But it does make him extremely unlikeable and it makes the book more challenging to read. I’m not hating the book at the moment and yet I’m not sure I’m exactly enjoying it either.
I’m at a point where I still want to find out more about Adam. So, it hasn’t stop me reading the book.
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That's a good point. I wonder, however, if it could have been handled via some other way that isn't soooo taboo. That element honestly destroyed by enjoyment of the book.rbrochhausen wrote: ↑12 Feb 2020, 18:50 If it wasn't for the explanation later on that he only had these thoughts about his mother because of the serum in her blood, I would say that it would have been all for shock value. When I read through that piece before knowing about the serum, I thought it was overdone a bit. The recovery makes sense, but it is questionable.
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I think that it was questionable right from the beginning that he is not his real mother. He is adopted and something feels different about Adam. Especially, Carly pointing her out to be the stepmom.rbrochhausen wrote: ↑12 Feb 2020, 18:50 If it wasn't for the explanation later on that he only had these thoughts about his mother because of the serum in her blood, I would say that it would have been all for shock value. When I read through that piece before knowing about the serum, I thought it was overdone a bit. The recovery makes sense, but it is questionable.
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Yes a definite shocker of first ten pages..corinaelena wrote: ↑12 Feb 2020, 18:09 I honestly think it was just...for shock value. I don't know, maybe it just wasn't for me though...
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It generally has this effect on people. The story feels off in the beginning but has lots of twists and turns to get the reader going.Waldorf wrote: ↑12 Feb 2020, 16:32 I’m in two minds about it. It’s not a trait I can remember reading in a character before so at least it’s interesting. I haven’t finished the book yet but I suspect I will remember the character of Adam for a while. For me, that’s always a big tick for a book.
But it does make him extremely unlikeable and it makes the book more challenging to read. I’m not hating the book at the moment and yet I’m not sure I’m exactly enjoying it either.
I’m at a point where I still want to find out more about Adam. So, it hasn’t stop me reading the book.