![]() ![]() ![]() Danny's om when he was a sniveling gradeschool brat! The rapey om 7 years ago! Clayton Latshaw.who died that night long ago! Augusta's lust for Tim.25 years back, but now they're just good friends! On & on & on & on until you want to rip the book in half. ![]() Literally ALL THEY DO is stand around, telling & retelling their own personal histories every other page. Apparently we're supposed to remember (& be riveted by) how many kids _ had with _, though _ was killed & _ decided not to marry, so _ was left to marry _ & they had _, _, & _ to carry on the family name. ![]() Acres upon acres of vaguely related characters produce acres & acres of children, all of whom are referred to constantly but have no presence beyond their names on a page. I honestly don't know how this series became popular. But if you've ever read Dan/Marilyn/Clarissa Ross, please take a moment to let that paragraph sink in. Some of y'all might not understand the severity of this criticism. How awful, you ask? This crap makes Dan Ross (yes, really - DAN FREAKIN' ROSS) look like a master of thematic depth, plot execution, & well-rounded characterization. I didn't think it was possible, but the writing & storytelling have actually gone downhill since #1, because this was seriously awful. ![]()
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