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Ben
5/3/20, 7:23 AM
Lots of comments regarding Todd always wins and no plot twists - I think an important detail to remember is that this was written after the ending but takes place before the ending. There is only so much that can happen and I certainly went in knowing that Todd was gana carry on winning and I'm completely happy with that. I feel we should have all gone into this knowing that Todd wasn't going to be overthrown, knowing that joey wasn't going to escape because we all have read what has happened. There have been some obstructions that Todd has overcome and I definitely think more are coming, which is going to be fun! The above dosent make the story bad at all, but it does make it a bit more predictable, which is fine and again there is only so much that can happen! I am really enjoying it, I was looking forward to Chesters mindsweep but I completely understand your reasoning behind it swizz. Equally my favourite sections are these parts so I enjoy what you did with drew, even if it was relatively short. My favourite of old time had to be with Jimmy! Please do keep writing!
Anonymous
5/3/20, 7:06 AM
Okay the star wars franchise is a whole discussion in itself and that franchise exists mostly because disney wants to milk money off it. I get your point that regarding the story needing to move somewhere. But for me, if hypothetically this story ends with Todd still in power, it doesn't mean that the series didn't go anywhere, we got to see what happens along the way. His entire regime can still change, he might lose allies like Nathan or something. It might cost him something to gain the win, like Chester or something. Who knows what might happen. But I dont thin the first three chapters of the story are just rehash of the last series because the dynamics are way different. In the first one, it was about Todd increasing his army of allies and in this current series its about him maintaining his empire. Whether he can keep it intact is the mystery. So far though, its been shown that his regime is not as iron clad as it seems, so we'll see how he adapts.
Anonymous
5/3/20, 6:53 AM
I am not saying the story should not exist. But the story needs to go somewhere. There needs to be a reason for the story to exist, otherwise the author could just tell this exact story but in a different way to make it be something. If you watch the Clone Wars. Looks back at the episode where Ashoka is dealing with the Pikes and the Martez Sisters. In the end of the episode Ahsoka and the sister just end up back in jail. The episode may have been exciting but it did not need to exist, due to not furthering the plot.
Anonymous
5/3/20, 6:47 AM
I believe the purpose of this series is to show how Todd maintains control of his empire after he won the war in the last series. It also showcases how things run behind the scenes now that he's in charge. And finally, this story also shows that while a ruler gets to sit on the throne, it doesn't mean that its just roses and dandelions. While it may not be exciting for some people, its definitely exciting for readers such as me who remains interested in how Todd Cove Academy is like after Todd took charge. Not everyone reads a story just for the conclusion. So yes, there is a reason for this sequel to exist because there are people who's interested in it. Its not up to you, anon commenter, to decicde whether something should be here or not. I'm not even sure if the author is trying to be unpredictable and is trying to pull a plot twist at all, nor should he, its his story and he can decide to expand his universe the way he wants to. He's not obligated to "shake things up" just to meet the criterias of some reader who only considers a sequel to be a real sequel if its somehow different from the first one
5/3/20, 6:47 AM
I'll just weigh in and say that I'm still really enjoying this series, and I think there's plenty of dramatic tension. But a little of Todd goes a long way, and for me, the story is less enjoyable whenever we spend much time with Todd. It works much better when we're just focusing on the followers who worship him.
Anonymous
5/3/20, 6:43 AM
Hold on there. I don't think we are trying to guilt trip the author into feeling guilty. We are just pointing out flaws in tension of the story. He clearly is trying to create a compelling story. To be able to successfully add tension to story you need balance. You need a little push and pull from both sides otherwise it gets boring and the reader gets restless. In the end Todd can win, but make it a good story and I will be happy with the ending. Continue with one side continuously win and I will feel like the ending was not earned or will I care for it.
Ky'Ro
5/3/20, 6:31 AM
@nycboot: the thing that bugs me with your comment is how hung up you are with the "good guys must win, bad guys should suffer a most brutal, violent death" stance while disguising it as a criticism to the author's writing to make it sound more impartial instead of heavily biased. I can sense that you wont be having this rant if the situation was reversed and that Todd is constantly being thwarted all the time. News flash, a good story is not so black and white. Also, ever heard of the saying that a journey is not about the destination, but how you get there? Because, while you may argue that the writing on the wall might be clear for Lane (and im not even sure if it is consderimg we're only in chapter 3 and he friggin has a deus ex machina plot device in the form of chester's glasses) the biggest mystery that is yet to unfold is HOW Todd takes him down. The dude is not even aware of his existence yet, you don't know how their interactions are going to be. Overall, I think you should be used to the tone of this series by now since its literally a sequel of the first one. Either you get off from your wish fullfillment fantasies of wanting the good guys to win and just enjoy the aspects of this story that the author is showcasing (like the mindscape enslavements, the rich, authoritarian worldbuilding, and honestly, the fun characters) or you go elsewhere and find a story that best suit your tastes. Don't go guilt tripping the author into feeling that he's failing as an author just because his stories don't go to the directions that you want em to go.
Anonymous
5/3/20, 6:25 AM
Hi its Anonymous again! Thank you nycboot you understand what I mean! Everything has already been built up in the first story. There is no reason to keep on doing the same thing over again and pounding into our heads that Todd is the ruler, Todd will always win. It just does not make for a good story. Another thing I want to say is, any good sequel has something to say or has a purpose to exist. Currently this sequel has not said anything that is meaningful to advance the plot from what we already know of. Yes Chester tried to do something but it failed. The foreshadowing of Lane getting enslaved is soo crystal clear. Theres nothing exciting anymore about the story. Ultimately I know what is going to happen, Todd is going to win in the end like usual and things will go on like normal. He just keeps on building tension and it is going nowhere. I guess time will only tell what will happen.
Anonymous
5/3/20, 6:02 AM
I'm looking forward to seeing where it goes :)
5/3/20, 5:57 AM
great story, will this be a series??? I hope so!