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Why the rave reviews for What I Loved? I'm almost 100 pages into it and I can't stand it. I don't like the characters. It feels pretentious, cold and not very genuine. It also rambles on aimlessly. I give up!

George The first third of the novel has little plot momentum, however the characters are well developed. A third of the way into the book a couple of signifi…moreThe first third of the novel has little plot momentum, however the characters are well developed. A third of the way into the book a couple of significant events occur providing plot momentum. The story focuses on the contemporary art world in New York and coping with bringing up a dishonest child through adolescence to adulthood. I enjoyed the writing style, learning about the art world and appreciating the characters for who they are.(less)

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At page 70, not impressed is it worth persevering.?