What did Cynthia facing constant danger do for the book?

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Re: What did Cynthia facing constant danger do for the book?

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She was a clown and inconsistent in her decision making.
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Perhaps the writer sought to create a clever figure who was yet fragile enough to be in such danger.
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I would argue that placing the main character in almost continual peril would be intriguing, I was never emotionally invested in Cynthia. In my opinion, the female protagonist ought to have a sensible and strong character, especially in light of her line of work.
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I always find it frustrating when lead characters (of either gender) just fall from one danger to another without any linkage in the storyline. It makes for a very disjointed and annoying read. No one's life is like that, so it makes it unrealistic as well as confusing about why this character seems to have a death-wish.
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Post by Andrew Darlington »

Honestly I really do not know what to think in this case as I Found her character very underdeveloped. To a very insignificant extent, she added to the story.
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