Too many characters are the witty sarcastic one, just like the protagonist. While the dialog seems natural, there’s too much pointless banter that causes scenes to drag, rather than setting a light tone. He gets into his roles and the fun he’s having is often infectious! On the other hand, you can tell that he’s having a really good time. A lot of his voices sound the same, and it seems that sometimes he doesn’t know who’s speaking. Where I’m Torn: - Michael Lesley’s narration is both really good and subpar. The audiobook has some great voice effects, from modulation to simultaneous speech. Klune creates a wonderful cast, each with distinct personalities. The dynamic between many of the characters works well. What I Liked: - Nick’s fan-fiction chapters are great! Here, the over-the-top and cliched dialogue is much more appropriate and works well. The novel, while trying to subvert a lot of genre tropes and cliches, ends up playing into many of them, especially in its dialogue. He does grow and mature toward the novel’s conclusion, but I never felt like I was rooting for him. Nick, the main character, isn’t that likable. Could be better: - The plot, though not without its funny and endearing moments, is fairly predictable. Don’t get me wrong, this is not a bad listen or novel by any means, but I didn’t enjoy it as much as I would’ve hoped based on the reviews.
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