Out of Tolerance — Test Reader Feedback

Thank you for reading Out of Tolerance. Please answer whatever feels relevant to you. Short answers are fine. Long answers are welcome. There is no obligation to answer every question.

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Background (optional — e.g., scientist, mechanic, writer, general reader, what genre do you prefer?):

2. Overall Impression

After finishing the book, how did it leave you feeling?

Did it linger with you after you stopped reading? If so, how?

3. Clarity & Understanding

Were there any moments where you felt confused rather than intrigued?
If yes, where?

Were there places you had to reread to understand what was happening?
If yes, where?

Did the rules of the world feel consistent, even when not explained?

4. Pacing & Flow

Did any sections feel slow in a way that dropped your interest in the story?
If yes, where?

Did any sections feel rushed or underdeveloped?
If yes, where?

Were there points where you felt strongly compelled to keep reading?

5. Characters

Ronald

Did you empathize with him? Why or why not?

Did his choices make sense to you, even if you didn’t agree with them?

Samaria

How did Samaria come across to you?

Did her relationship with Ronald feel natural and believable?

Did she feel like her own person, or primarily defined by Ronald?

Other characters

Any thoughts on Amra or the High Chancellor?

Did any character feel unclear, flat, or especially strong?

6. Emotional & Thematic Impact

What do you think this book is about, beneath the plot?

Which themes stood out most strongly to you?

Did anything feel unresolved in a way that bothered you?

Did anything feel unresolved in a way that felt intentional or satisfying?

7. Specific Moments

Was there a scene or image that stayed with you?

Was there a moment that surprised you?

Was there a moment that didn’t land the way you expected?

8. Ending

How did the ending work for you emotionally?

Did it feel earned?

Did it change how you thought about earlier parts of the book?

9. Audience & Recommendation

Would you recommend this book to someone else?
If yes, what kind of reader?

How would you describe this book in one or two sentences to someone who hasn’t read it?

10. Anything Else

Is there anything you expected from the book that you didn’t get?

Is there anything you got that you didn’t expect?

Any other thoughts you’d like to share?