How do you deal with loving a book but disliking its main character?

[NicholasHL]

I just finished a book that everyone seems to adore, but I found the main character completely insufferable. I feel like I must have missed something everyone else got, because I spent the whole time just wanting them to make one decent decision. Has anyone else ever had that jarring disconnect with a critically acclaimed novel?

[Eleanor28]

I get that vibe when a book gets all the praise and you end up with a character who just wont budge I kept hoping for one decent decision and it never came from that character.

[Brian_G]

Maybe I am missing the point but the book stuck with me in a weird way. The writing carried it even though the choices felt off.

[SophiaM]

I am not sure the premise makes sense or if the hype just hides weak spots. I did not buy the big reveal and I kept questioning the setup.

[OliviaUS]

One thing I did like was the mood and the turns of phrase the logic of the plot felt off at times but the vibe carried me through.

[Addison_L]

Some authors deliberately write unlikable protagonists to force readers to engage with themes rather than empathy.

[NoraEG]

I did end up thinking about it long after finishing which is something even if I did not align with the acclaim.

[Logan45]

A friend suggested a reread to see if something shifts with time or context and I am tempted yet also wary.