I think that in order to enjoy a story, I have to feel emotionally involved with at least one of the characters. If the character I've attached myself to does something that ruins that connection, I can't enjoy the story.
That's why HP5 is my least favorite of the books. Harry was my vessel in books 1-4, but he was just so whiny in 5 I couldn't tolerate him. Yes, he had legit reasons for his behavior, but I couldn't stand to hang around in his head anymore. I still had sympathy but I lost my empathy if you know what I mean.
Hey look, I've come back round to Harry Potter again. :)
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Date: 2008-09-04 04:11 am (UTC)That's why HP5 is my least favorite of the books. Harry was my vessel in books 1-4, but he was just so whiny in 5 I couldn't tolerate him. Yes, he had legit reasons for his behavior, but I couldn't stand to hang around in his head anymore. I still had sympathy but I lost my empathy if you know what I mean.
Hey look, I've come back round to Harry Potter again. :)