Two nights ago, I started reading The Atlas Paradox. It’s the sequel to the Atlas Six, a book I loved. I normally expect less from a sequel but I still expect it to be good.
I rarely DNF a book
This one is testing me. I’m about 75 pages into it and not one bloody thing has actually happened. It’s been awhile since I read the first book, so I need something that’s going to jog my memory about each character – and it’s not happening. Last night I put it aside and scrolled my phone for 1/2 hour. I never scroll my phone before I go to bed, it often keeps me from sleep and I have enough trouble with that at night.
(But not during the day, nearly fell asleep during a meeting yesterday afternoon) (My mom would say I have my days and nights mixed up)
But I hate to DNF a book. And Peachy gave this 5 stars! What to do?
Well, I guess I’ll slog through another 50 pages and if it’s still not happening………….I’ll just have to suck it up and finish it anyway
Suziecreamcheese Sings the Blues 
I got curious and Googled reviews for the book. It seems people were underwhelmed. It got mediocre reviews. I guess a lot of people feel like you.
Makes you wonder how the publisher let this one go through as is.
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I actually checked Goodreads last night to see if I’m the only one and there were a lot of mediocre reviews. She’s a popular author, the book got a lot of attention so it could have slid through the cracks
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How frustrating
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In my opinion, there are too many books out there to read to waste my time on words on pages that don’t grab at me and make me want to keep turning the pages. The more I do it, the more I find it easier to DNF a book. I suppose that’s more difficult when recommended by a trusted source, but enjoying a book is a personal experience not shared by others. Maybe a conversation with Peachy will help – she might advise you that it gets better at a certain point or perhaps remind you of the characters so you don’t feel you’re going in cold. I hope it gets better for you!
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I read about 20 more pages last night – I’m 1/4 done so I’ll slog on awhile
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I rarely DNF a book as well but there have been a few.
I read 99.9% of my books on my iPad and will read a sample before I borrow the book from the library. If it doesn’t spark an interest from the first chapter or two, I link for something else.
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I like a physical book – reading on my Kindle at night seems to overstimulate my brain – which is already like a hamster on a wheel – so I keep that for afternoon reading. I’ve been using the library more but I have a huge TBR pile I’m trying to kock down and this was next up.
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