Matt Inman
I couldn't finish Assistant to the Villain because the book just didn't work for me. The humor completely missed the mark, it felt forced and awkward rather than funny, and instead of enjoying it, I found myself cringing at the attempts. On top of that, the writing felt like it was aimed at a younger audience. I even started questioning whether it was meant for adults because it read more like a 7th-grade book trying to pass as something for older readers.
The characters didn't help, either. They were so one-dimensional that I couldn't connect with them. The main character, especially, felt flat and uninteresting, like there was no substance behind her actions or personality. To top it off, the narration didn't do the story any favors. Whether the narrator's delivery or the material itself, the result was grating and made the experience even harder to get through.
I know a lot of people will probably enjoy this book, but unfortunately, it just wasn't for me.
I couldn't finish Assistant to the Villain because the book just didn't work for me. The humor completely missed the mark, it felt forced and awkward rather than funny, and instead of enjoying it, I found myself cringing at the attempts. On top of that, the writing felt like it was aimed at a younger audience. I even started questioning whether it was meant for adults because it read more like a 7th-grade book trying to pass as something for older readers.
The characters didn't help, either. They were so one-dimensional that I couldn't connect with them. The main character, especially, felt flat and uninteresting, like there was no substance behind her actions or personality. To top it off, the narration didn't do the story any favors. Whether the narrator's delivery or the material itself, the result was grating and made the experience even harder to get through.
I know a lot of people will probably enjoy this book, but unfortunately, it just wasn't for me.