As someone who also writes my own stories and stuff, I understand that desire (as a writer) to add drama and obstacles for the protagonist to overcome. But as a reader, this is too much. There's too many things going on in this single plot and I feel like I'm drowning in the lack of a moving plot and the continuing drama are the waves that push me down. Hmmm... like, I can't focus. There's so many things trying to attract my attention that I'm unable to catch onto the necessity of all these plot points. Additionally, I have to say that Nera is a great villainess, seeing as she annoys us all. However, I find that many of these characters (the fl included) are flat; or more specifically, they are shallower than they should be. These characters have so much potential for great depth but something about them just cuts us off from truly forming a connection with them as characters we should root for. I don't know, maybe I'm just a bit annoyed that I feel like the plot isn't moving in the way and pace I want; but overall, I am feeling a bit stifled from this story. In no way am I saying this story is bad! But I think all stories kind of hit this wall, a time in a plot where "what else should happen so I can keep this story going?!" is asked by the author. Passing this wall and maintaining readers' interests is truly difficult. Hopefully we get some development (plot and character development) that will advance the story in a way where readers won't feel like they are wasting their time.
Lol, sorry for the TedTalk. I'm a bit on edge because of my own creative juices flowing.
As someone who also writes my own stories and stuff, I understand that desire (as a writer) to add drama and obstacles for the protagonist to overcome. But as a reader, this is too much. There's too many things going on in this single plot and I feel like I'm drowning in the lack of a moving plot and the continuing drama are the waves that push me down. Hmmm... like, I can't focus. There's so many things trying to attract my attention that I'm unable to catch onto the necessity of all these plot points. Additionally, I have to say that Nera is a great villainess, seeing as she annoys us all. However, I find that many of these characters (the fl included) are flat; or more specifically, they are shallower than they should be. These characters have so much potential for great depth but something about them just cuts us off from truly forming a connection with them as characters we should root for. I don't know, maybe I'm just a bit annoyed that I feel like the plot isn't moving in the way and pace I want; but overall, I am feeling a bit stifled from this story. In no way am I saying this story is bad! But I think all stories kind of hit this wall, a time in a plot where "what else should happen so I can keep this story going?!" is asked by the author. Passing this wall and maintaining readers' interests is truly difficult. Hopefully we get some development (plot and character development) that will advance the story in a way where readers won't feel like they are wasting their time.
Lol, sorry for the TedTalk. I'm a bit on edge because of my own creative juices flowing.