I am doing a survey, kinda. So any opinion is welcome. But as I have now read three of her books, and recognize a pattern or two, I still can't pinpoint why Colleen is easily tossed aside so much. I thought It Ends With Us was good: simple, but personal with a strong theme. Then I read Verity, and I thought it was interesting but ridiculous. Then I read Ugly Love and thought it was pretty boring.
But it can't be the humour, as everyone seems to like Project Hail Mary.
It can't be the basic storytelling, as everyone seems to like Remarkably Bright Creatures.
I am fine with authors not needing to be so creative with their prose that it only pretends to be intellectual. I love Kurt Vonnegut, Percival Everett.
And anyone who says the words "trauma porn" has no idea what they're talking about.
So that all being said, what is it???
by tonyhawkunderground3