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This is a discussion forum topic for the November 2023 Book of the Month, The Impossible Mock Orange Trial by Thad G. Long.



What did you think of the plot?

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I thought the plot was excellent, full of intrigue, emotion, and suspense. However, I would have liked to see a little more character development. How were Bess, Sheriff Johnson, and Doretta feeling throughout the trial, and how were they changed due to the accident and verdict? The author spent a lot of time focusing on the legal aspects of the trial, and details that I thought were superfluous.

Angie Fernandez wrote: ↑22 Oct 2023, 09:25 I thought the plot was excellent, full of intrigue, emotion, and suspense. However, I would have liked to see a little more character development. How were Bess, Sheriff Johnson, and Doretta feeling throughout the trial, and how were they changed due to the accident and verdict? The author spent a lot of time focusing on the legal aspects of the trial, and details that I thought were superfluous.

Angie, I agree. I couldn't see any real or meaningful growth happen for any of the characters, except maybe Dave Thompson as he grew in confidence. I felt the lawyers were pretty typecast as either "good and ethical" or "bad and deceitful," and the "bad" lawyers definitely didn't seem to learn anything from the experience.

Kathy Smith 16 wrote: ↑22 Oct 2023, 17:09

Angie Fernandez wrote: ↑22 Oct 2023, 09:25 I thought the plot was excellent, full of intrigue, emotion, and suspense. However, I would have liked to see a little more character development. How were Bess, Sheriff Johnson, and Doretta feeling throughout the trial, and how were they changed due to the accident and verdict? The author spent a lot of time focusing on the legal aspects of the trial, and details that I thought were superfluous.

Angie, I agree. I couldn't see any real or meaningful growth happen for any of the characters, except maybe Dave Thompson as he grew in confidence. I felt the lawyers were pretty typecast as either "good and ethical" or "bad and deceitful," and the "bad" lawyers definitely didn't seem to learn anything from the experience.

I felt the same. Dave Thompson and Ted Born seemed to have some good development through the book. The other characters though either got none or it all happened at the end of the book in one go as a sudden change.

I think the character development was meaningful and appropriate for the genre and the theme of the book. The book shows how the characters evolve and transform as they face the challenges and pressures of the trial, and as they confront their own past and present. The book also shows how the characters interact and influence each other, and how their relationships change and develop over time. The book also shows how the characters cope with the surprise twist at the end, that reveals the true identity and motive of the author, and his plan to end his own life as a final act of atonement. The book shows how the characters react and respond to this shocking revelation, and how it affects their view of themselves and others. The book shows how the characters learn and grow from their experiences, and how they find meaning and purpose in their lives. The book shows how the characters are human and complex, and how they are capable of both good and evil, and of both justice and injustice. The book shows how the character development is an integral and essential part of the story, and how it enhances the plot and the message of the book.

The plot is excellent and the character development invests the reader in the story. The raw emotion weaved into the plot makes the book a worthwhile read.

The character development was quite impressive though not so much. I felt something was lacking, I don't know what exactly it was.

In "The Impossible Mock Trial," the character development is both meaningful and appropriate, adding depth and complexity to the story. Thad G. Long skillfully crafts characters who evolve and grow throughout the narrative, their personal journeys intertwining with the broader themes of the book.

Yes. I believe the character development in this book to be both meaningful and appropriate. As the trial progresses, the characters go through an array of emotions. This book shows how our experiences and the influence of others changes our perspective and how we view things.

There is smooth transition of ideas in this book. The plot is well developed which draws in the reader. I have no reservations against the plot.

I felt the plot had a great deal of suspense, emotion, and intrigue. But I would have preferred to see a bit more character growth. Throughout the trial, how did Bess, Sheriff Johnson, and Doretta feel about themselves? How did the accident and the verdict affect them? The author focused a great deal of attention on the trial's legal issues and extraneous minutiae, in my opinion.

I found the character development in The Impossible Mock Orange Trial by Thad G. Long, to be quite compelling. The signs of personal growth in our main character important. Early in the story he doesn't know, what he doesn't know. I don't think he is shows signs of racism, but that he very far removed for the signs destitution. He doesn't recognize blight when he sees it. But it does not take long for him to get schooled, and find himself a part of a brotherhood that he would have been a surprised to him to be part of at the start of the story.

Indeed. This book's character development, in my opinion, is suitable and meaningful. The protagonists experience a range of emotions as the trial goes on. This book demonstrates how our experiences and other people's influence alter our viewpoints.

The character development rocked in this book, totally fitting for the vibe. It's a wild ride watching them evolve through the trial, confronting their past, dealing with crazy twists, and growing from it all. Real, complex, and essential for the plot!