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I have always been an avid reader. The books that captured most of my attention were the ones where the characters experienced problems when something or someone got in the way of their goal. I loved it when the characters defeat whatever monstrosity that tried deterring them from their desires. The problems were frustrating, but I kept reading to see how the characters would overcome them. Most of us enjoy reading a good story, especially the kind where despite all odds, somehow our protagonist comes out relatively unscathed. These were the best stories because the reader was on the same side as the characters, rooting for them every step of the way. The reader felt they had as much stake in the outcome as the people on the page.