The Mark of Athena
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Can they not...
Tiffany
Jun 17, 2013 02:26PM
... In every perspective, go two pages without mentioning their boyfriend/girlfriend/crush?
These books and the PJ series have been the product of my fangirling for years but I could not go 5 minutes without reading about respective characters' love interests! The entire human civilization is at stake and their only motivation for any of their goals is to be with their one and only. I understand that it each of the characters have gone through heart-wrenching deaths and hardships throughout lives but COME ON. There is so much more to life than wondering why your love didn't hold your hand or why you don't think you're adequate for someones adoration! I'm so done with so may YA series that fall in their impact because they end up being consumed by the romantic love triangles and tribulations.
All in my own opinion and always open to discussion.
These books and the PJ series have been the product of my fangirling for years but I could not go 5 minutes without reading about respective characters' love interests! The entire human civilization is at stake and their only motivation for any of their goals is to be with their one and only. I understand that it each of the characters have gone through heart-wrenching deaths and hardships throughout lives but COME ON. There is so much more to life than wondering why your love didn't hold your hand or why you don't think you're adequate for someones adoration! I'm so done with so may YA series that fall in their impact because they end up being consumed by the romantic love triangles and tribulations.
All in my own opinion and always open to discussion.
First off, they're teenage characters and yes, saving the entire human civilization is important to them, but who wants to focus on how they could die in the next week or how many different ways they could fail and kill civilization as we know it. Personally, that would drive me insane, but I would find comfort knowing that someone is by my side and will support me not only physically but emotionally as well, so give them some slack about it. Try to put yourself in their shoes. I know that it's a fiction book and that most likely you'll never encounter a situation like that, but that's what makes the books so interesting: the adventure that we'll never get to experience except in our imagination.
Secondly, the book was written for teenage readers, and most teenage readers want a love story. Practically every popular teen series or book has a love triangle or love interest because that's what teen readers want to read, so don't blame the author for writing what people want to read. If you're tired of reading these types of books there are books that exist that don't have a love story involved, so why not try some of those? :)
Secondly, the book was written for teenage readers, and most teenage readers want a love story. Practically every popular teen series or book has a love triangle or love interest because that's what teen readers want to read, so don't blame the author for writing what people want to read. If you're tired of reading these types of books there are books that exist that don't have a love story involved, so why not try some of those? :)
I don't remember it being often enough that it annoyed me, but I definitely remember them talking about their love interests.
I kind of agree. It's a little annoying, but I think I can stand it for now.
It wasn't often enough to bother me (and I can't stand drama any more than you can). I actually only remember that coming from Piper. She is a daughter of Aphrodite, after all.
What annoys me are all the Goodreads discussions with titles like "Why don't people like Lazel?" Honestly? That's what bothers you? Whether or not fictional characters are right for each other? I never thought I'd say this to a fellow bookworm, but "get a life" is the response that first comes to mind. It's hard to stay focused when you have drama in your own life (and, therefore, completely forgivable). But if you're getting caught up questioning and analyzing the drama in somebody else's life you've got problems.
Also, notice that Percy and Anabeth aren't obsessive like that. Their concern for each other has more to do with safety. They've been together longer than any of the other couples, and the maturity in their relationship is quite apparent by contrast.
What annoys me are all the Goodreads discussions with titles like "Why don't people like Lazel?" Honestly? That's what bothers you? Whether or not fictional characters are right for each other? I never thought I'd say this to a fellow bookworm, but "get a life" is the response that first comes to mind. It's hard to stay focused when you have drama in your own life (and, therefore, completely forgivable). But if you're getting caught up questioning and analyzing the drama in somebody else's life you've got problems.
Also, notice that Percy and Anabeth aren't obsessive like that. Their concern for each other has more to do with safety. They've been together longer than any of the other couples, and the maturity in their relationship is quite apparent by contrast.
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