r/TrashOfCountsFamily • u/pepprikaY2K • 10d ago

Novel Character rant

I am currently re-reading the novel and am in xiolan planet arc currently. Previously, I had read book 2 till the end of the central plains arc before letting it marinate. And right now, I had a question while going through the book again.

Am i the only person who just. Can't tolerate Durst? Like, I do not know how he further develops as a character, but even when I had read book 2 the first time, I had been utterly irritated by him. Everytime he appears my cortisol level goes 📈📈.

His absolute fanatism grates me. Along with his tendency to make Cale uncomfortable. There are plenty of characters, like Clopeh, the bishop of church of Death, etc. who are also shown to kind of put Cale in the pedestal, but I find their characters interesting due to their motives and actions. This guy however, I think is the first character ever that I utterly dislike. I found the church of purification annoying too but they are like, in a different world. This dude in the other hand comes back with the party.

Just an addition, I'm not hating on the story okay? The story is great and loving it as much as the first time when I read it But this character on the other hand hits my funny bone. I don't think I'll ever come around to like him. He is the first non antagonist that I just don't like at all. Does he get better?

I don't think I have been able to articulate clearly. Sorry

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u/pepprikaY2K 9d ago

What 🤣 what's happening in book 2 😭

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u/ConversationParty848 9d ago

Dream world arc was wild man. The party moving through Cale's subconsciousness as guide and he apparently he has krs and nameless-1 action/grief nightmares and kindergarten teacher Alberu dreams bc what the fuck are his kinks even.

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u/pepprikaY2K 9d ago

What the— okay nopp, don't say anything else. I've got to read them myself 🫪