I love the Jamie Fraser books, and I read this one because when I flipped it open, I found him.
I can skip the rest of this particular series, since Lord John--while a fascinating character--doesn't interest me enough to care about the intricacies of 18th century London. I'd rather have Jamie back, please-and-thank-you.
1) A book must have "hooked" me within the first ten or twenty pages. If, after fifty or so pages, it hasn't lived up to the hook, throw it back!
2) Other reasons for not finishing a book include: dull writing and/or subject, manipulative writing, "dirty tricks," crises in my life, and any combination of the above.
3) If a book sits next to the bed for more than three weeks while others come and go, give it up!
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