The reviewer struggled to connect with the characters in this collection of short stories, finding them unlikable and difficult to empathize with, ultimately leading them to abandon the book halfway through.
The reviewer attempted to engage with this collection of short stories but found themselves unable to continue past the halfway point. The major characters in each story were particularly off-putting, making it challenging to form any emotional connection or empathy. This lack of engagement with the characters was the primary reason for the reviewer's decision to stop reading. The stories themselves may have had potential, but the unlikable nature of the characters overshadowed any positive aspects, leaving the reviewer with a negative impression overall.
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I kind of hated all the major characters in every story
I got about halfway through this collection of short stories and then gave up.
had serious trouble empathizing with any of them.