Top Ten Book Turn-Offs

 

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Today's Topic is To Ten Book Turn-Offs.  I don't have any turn-offs that will make me completely stop reading a book.  But, I do have certain traits that may take a lot for the book to overcome.

More than two points of view - I can handle two points.  In fact, sometimes two works really well.  But more than that and I feel the story loses some of its impact.

Love Triangles - It's been done time and time again.  I'm over it.

Teens that decide they make the rules - I wonder how often teen identify with this trait in books.  But, it drives me nuts!

Absent parents - The other half of the above point.  Were the hell are the parents in some of these stories.

 Whiny Characters - You know the ones that complain about absolutely everything?  Why would I want to read about that?

Indecisiveness - I'm going to do this...no how about this...wait I think this.   I feel like it's filler in a book.  Make a sound decision and stick to it!

Selfishness- I find this more in historical fiction.  But more true to character for sure.  I'm just amazed at some characters do not care one bit about others.

Slow Pace  - I will admit, if I feel the story is dragging out I will start skimming.

Lots of Build Up to a disappointing climax  - I think this is probably one of the worst ones.  It gets me all pumped up for the great ending.  Then something blows it.

Cliffhangers - This is a love hate for me.  If I have the next book available, it's not so bad.  But, I hate having to wait a whole year or more to find out what happens.  I know its part of the catch, but ....