After watching the Half Bad show on Netflix, I became interested in reading the books. So I went on Amazon and purchased Half Bad for the Kindle.

I started reading and noticed that it read a bit strangely. I remember seeing on Wiki during my search for details: “It is notable for its use of second person narrative as part of a wider first person narrative,” but I didn’t think it would be a problem for me. I was wrong.

I got through the first chapter fairly okay, though the way it reads was starting to irritate me a bit. Still, I pushed on, hoping it would stop or that I’d get used to it.

Once I reached chapter two, it became hard to tell who was talking or exactly what point of view was being used. I wasn’t sure if it was first, second, or third person, but whatever it was sounded confusing and a bit frustrating. I just wanted to read a book, not figure out a puzzle.

After struggling to stay engaged for a while, I decided to put the book down and move on. I might try it again later, but for now, I’m done reading it. I’m interested in the story, but the writing style and how it reads just didn’t work for me. Sorry.