kimberly_rose’s Reviews > Sins of the Father > Status Update
kimberly_rose
is 5% done
Oh maaaaan. I really *really* don't like the narrative technique of flashbacks. This book starts with two, one in 1981 (which was short and poignant so, okay, I accept) and the other was 1984 (which was longer and I skipped). So, note to self: go back and read if I feel I need it later. Now. *finally* it's "present day." So I can finally start reading fur reeeeal. Bitches.
— Jan 24, 2014 03:31AM
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kimberly_rose
is 86% done
... And now the sexual can stop. Please. Too long. I'm bored. Pacing: needs improvement.
— Jan 24, 2014 08:56AM
kimberly_rose
is 75% done
Somewhat mollified now that there are more detailed scenes, but I can't help but feel... deflated?
— Jan 24, 2014 08:50AM
kimberly_rose
is 74% done
What the--?! All that build up and you're gonna give me the first full sex scenes IN SUMMARY FORM NARRATIVE? You must be kidding. Not. Impressed.
— Jan 24, 2014 08:44AM
kimberly_rose
is 48% done
It's picking up speed now, kids! There was an earlier wobbly moment of "should I abandon this since I'm only enjoying the present moment interaction scenes and not the long, wordy "telling" reminiscing scenes," but now that the two men have met, and the race is on with James' dying pops, and the conflict of attraction complicated by messed-up daddy issues.... Oh! Golly, I'm in!
— Jan 24, 2014 06:59AM
kimberly_rose
is 48% done
Umpire shouts, "SAFE!" Okay, redeemed. Behaviour is believable. Very well written next scene, when little quiet Charlie man-ups to the big man and the big man shuts down.
— Jan 24, 2014 06:53AM
kimberly_rose
is 45% done
Weak motivation. Why the hell wouldn't Charlie tell James that his father is looking for him?! It's just happenstance that they met on a blind date--*lucky* happenstance they are attracted to each other. What risk in telling James the truth? Maybe make things awkward for a spell cuz James might hate his dad and not want to hear about him while Charlie likes James dad? Couples can hate each others' parents, yanno.
— Jan 24, 2014 06:45AM
kimberly_rose
is 36% done
OOOH, big--much bigger than Charlie--muscular, gruff, tattooed, rides a motorcycle? Weeeeeeelll then! And, finally, the two MCs meet. Much too long of a wait.
— Jan 24, 2014 06:30AM
