Title: Too contrived with unlikable characters
Product review: The concept and part of the execution of this book are interesting, but many of the characters are just too unbelievable to really have resonance. I felt that many of the characters and situations seemed contrived to be shocking and gripping, but the effort to create them rather than tell their stories, seemed too evident. Some stories were interesting, but a few were downright annoying.I give it 2 stars, but feel 2 1/2 is more appropriate, considering I think Schickler uses some good language. He just needs to send his characters through a plausibility checker.
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