Jeroen Smits answers “Don't take this the wrong way, it's just a...”

A Goodreads user asked this question about Morning Star (Red Rising Saga, #3):

Don't take this the wrong way, it's just a question. Red Rising is an "Over hyped" book I avoid because I have been a victim of hype several times. Not only that, but from other reviewers, Darrow is a bit of a Gary-Stu. He's perfect. While the premise for the trilogy is interesting, I am very apprehensive about reading it. Should I? Or do I just not read it?

Jeroen Smits Darrow is a character that I am very indifferent to. He's got no personality. He makes lots of mistakes, but he can't die because the book is written …moreDarrow is a character that I am very indifferent to. He's got no personality. He makes lots of mistakes, but he can't die because the book is written in (his) first person perspective. This perspective also doesn't allow for any of the other characters developing, so I ended up not caring if something bad happened to someone who's name I'd already forgotten.

Also, the people who's name you will remember have very standard roles to the story. If you've read any trilogy, you know exactly what to expect in this middle part.(less)

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