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Most annoying trope? (alien.top)

submitted 10 months ago by samistahpp@alien.top to c/books@metacritics.zone

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I know this is probably a common topic. For me, I'm not sure if it's a "trope" or just totally misinformed writing, but it's how many authors approach alcoholism. Some examples are Girl on the Train and The House Across the Lake, among HUNDREDS. If anyone else here has struggled with alcoholism, you know it's not just "i woke up after downing an entire bottle of whiskey but was able to shower, down a cup of coffee, and solve a murder. "

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[–] CassidyBrash@alien.top 0 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Super precious children. I mainly see this in American stories, but occasionally in others too. The MC will approach the 7 year old and be like, "What are you reading, little girl?"

She looks up from her book. "I'm reading the vindication of the rights of woman by Mary Wolstonecraft."

"Isn't that a little advanced for someone your age?"

"If I'm to grow up in this world I'm going to need a head start."

Like, no kid ever talks like that. It's like the writer doesn't know how to write a kid or something.

[–] jacketoffman@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

This ruined the movie Once Upon A Time In Hollywood for me

[–] CassidyBrash@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Exactly!