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Juicyjoo t1_jadhb1x wrote

As someone who works in computer science and knows these very kinds of people in this book, I had a very similar reaction of disliking these characters. They were eerily close to some of the worst types of people in University / work.

But overall, I really liked the characterisations in this book and the theme that these characters bring out the worst in each other but amidst all that they still create something so brilliant.

It took a while for me to warm to the book but once I did I found myself really enjoying it.

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Potato_Lyn OP t1_jadjubm wrote

Oh I agree, and I'm happy you ended up really enjoying it! I did not end up liking many of the characters but I did also enjoy the way a lot of themes were tackled and characterization written, dialogue-wise many of Sam and Sadie's arguments felt frustratingly believable/real too.

Also, my condolences to your experiences having worked with some of those types u_u I relate to that as well...

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