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Bridge of Clay
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DNF @ 80%
I am so so SO sad about this but, I just had no interest in the story or the characters. I tried the audiobook because it's narrated by the author and I gave it a fair go but I just wasn't into it. I kept telling myself I should at least finish it but I found my attention wandering because I just wanted it to be done, and that's just a waste of precious reading (listening) time. I will definitely try and physically read this and see if maybe that experience will be better but, I really don't know. I'm very disappointed about this but, it just wasn't for me. The writing was beautiful, he really is an incredibly talented author, the story just didn't do anything for me.
I am so so SO sad about this but, I just had no interest in the story or the characters. I tried the audiobook because it's narrated by the author and I gave it a fair go but I just wasn't into it. I kept telling myself I should at least finish it but I found my attention wandering because I just wanted it to be done, and that's just a waste of precious reading (listening) time. I will definitely try and physically read this and see if maybe that experience will be better but, I really don't know. I'm very disappointed about this but, it just wasn't for me. The writing was beautiful, he really is an incredibly talented author, the story just didn't do anything for me.
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Reading Progress
April 1, 2018
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April 1, 2018
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to-read
April 1, 2018
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contemporary
June 6, 2018
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owned
November 9, 2018
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Started Reading
November 12, 2018
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Finished Reading
February 22, 2019
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dnf
August 13, 2022
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ya
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Nov 12, 2018 11:02AM
I've seen so many people struggling with the same issues as you and also dnf'ing it and I'm so sad about it :( I haven't given this a try yet, but I'm not motivated to do so.
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I really really struggled to get through it. The ending wasn't very good either. I wish I had DNF'd
I literally gasped when I saw this oooooooomagaaaa
I felt like that for a good portion of the audiobook too, but I found myself caring more and more about the characters the further in I got, and by the end I felt a lot of emotion. I hardly knew how to rate it because it was a tough one to read, but it left me feeling like I'd just consumed something great😄
I see where you’re coming from but I just wanted to remind you that it’s okay that you didn’t like the book as much as you expected and it’s also okay to stop reading when you don’t enjoy it cause I think as much as reading is enjoyable, force reading is torturous.
Sorry about your disappointing read Hailey.
I’ve given all his other books 5 stars and just picked this one up, I’m trying to get out of a year and a half long reading slump and now I’m scared
This is how I felt about Hank Green's book.
How i felt about I am the messager as well. Not worth it
Omg, this is exactly how I feel about The Book Thief! I almost DNF it half way through cuz I just can't.
I felt this way about the messenger. I absolutely adored the book thief but the only reason I got through the messenger was because it was so short
Feeling the same way. I’m listening and am about 6 hours in. My mind keeps wandering and I almost don’t care. So sad because I couldn’t get enough of The Book Thief.
It is slow going and I keep putting it down. I'm still determined to finish it but it will be a while.
I am actually manging to get it on still with this book. The language that I've seen in the book is kinda of close to sexism. There is something about the boys friendship that keeps me going on, the first half is full though.
It was so bad I only made it through 3 chapters. A waste of money and time.
I loved this book.
Do not feel compelled to read the print/digital version. I was on page 312 when I said out loud for the 10th time, "When am I going to start to like this book?" Answer: Never.
I felt the same with the audio version - not keeping my attention, feeling irritated with the dreamy quality of the voice (the author’s) reading a fairly abstract, jumpy narrative. I returned it and bought the Kindle edition instead. Easier to get a handle on but at about 45% not loving it. Reading it for Bookclub or wouldn’t have bothered giving it another go. Loved The Book Thief.
Don’t waste your time with the print version. I wish I wouldn’t have finished it.
I made myself read Bridge of Clay, for a book club, but I found it to be protracted and schmaltzy. I did not engage with the characters, did not feel invested in them.
I too am struggling to get through it. I am listening to the audio and I am convinced that authors should NOT read their own books if they are not professional speakers. He is not a good orator. The story is so unclear and he seems to change from first person to third person. I have about 4 hours left and wondering if I should just quit. This might be better if reading the printed version. Listening seems like an exercise in drudgery.
Same! Love your videos Hailey! <3
I’m listening to the audio as I read the book. The best part? Zusak’s accent in the audio. I’m on pg.460 and it’s been a struggle. I just can’t get into this story and I haven’t connected to any of the characters at all. I love his other books and wanted to fall in love with this one too, but no such luck.
It's funny how a book resonates with one person and not another. To me it was the greatest book that I have read thus far. I just finished it and intend to re-read it straightaway. I've never felt compelled to do that before.
I felt like this with the audio too, but pushed to finish. Parts were beautiful, so often I felt it was almost written in verse? But even now I've finished, I feel I missed half the actual story.
The audio version made me want it to end but I did persist (despite the terrible narration) and enjoyed it. I recommend reading it yourself. It is very good but confusing initially.
Im 15, bought the book 2 years ago and I tried to read this book 3 times, I tried it again and from page 75-100 it gets more interesting and I started to get into it. I really am enjoying it and I hope you can get into it too!! Rn I'm on page 182 and it is amazing !
