jakeperalta:

when reading fiction, is it important to you that the characters are likeable?

yes, I want the characters to be likeable

only occasionally (e.g. in certain genres)

no, not important to me

other/see results

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I’m curious given how often I see “none of the characters were good/likeable/lovable” as a criticism or reason not to recommend a book

Compelling, yes. Likable, absolutely not.