332 p.
Publisher: Roc
Published: 3/6/12
Source: Library
India Morgan Phelps — Imp to her friends — is schizophrenic. Struggling with her perceptions of reality, Imp must uncover the truth about her encounters with creatures out of myth — or from something far, far stranger...
My thoughts:
I had heard such great things about this one but I just never connected to Imp. The disjointed style fit the character who has schizophrenia but what frustrated me was the promise of a big revelation but it never quite reaches fruition. I reached the 30% mark and just got tired of the promise of the person she just met had a huge impact on what happened to her... again. I will say this... I do think this is a case of it's me not you. I've just not been in that much of a patient mood when it comes to reading and I will try this book again at a later date.
I completely understand what you mean, Melissa! I often just don't have the patience to stick with a book long enough for it to get better so I don't think this is going to be for me either. I hope your next read is fast-paced and much more satisfying than this was!
ReplyDeleteA lot of people really enjoyed it, so that is why I was thinking it was me in this case... but you did have to have some patience. :D
DeleteI don't think anyone loves DNF'ing books but sometimes it is just necessary. ;)
ReplyDeleteTrue. *sigh*
DeleteBetter DNF than forcing yourself to read something that's not the right fit
ReplyDeleteOn a rare occasion I have pushed through and been rewarded. Makes it harder to dnf. :p
DeleteSometimes what does not work not, might work later...or not ;)
ReplyDeleteTrue. :)
DeleteLOL! I know exactly what you mean. :)
ReplyDeleteWe all know that not all books are for everyone. I'm glad you gave it a try. :)
ReplyDeleteIf you can't continue you can't. I totally understand. I just stopped at 59% on a book last week. Just stopped reading it and let it sit. Finally DNF' d it. You just have to sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI will try it again just to see if it was just the wrong time for me.
DeleteSorry to hear it wasn't what you were hoping for
ReplyDeleteNo, but I do hope to try it later.
DeleteIt happens and when you know it's not working for you, it is better to let it go.
ReplyDelete*sigh* I know... :)
DeleteSounds like this one was frustrating. Don't think I am going to try it.
ReplyDeleteA lot of people loved it so I'm willing to try it again later.
DeleteBummer on that. Hopefully the next attempt will go better :D
ReplyDeleteSounds like a difficult read to get into, I think I would struggle with it too.
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