I don't mind having an abundance of characters as long as they lend some substance to the plot. Oddly spelled and unusual names, on the other hand, do cause some frustration, especially when trying to discuss a book with another person.
I must admit to being a non-fiction book defiler:( When I am reading for personal growth or training information it is much easier for me to keep my thoughts organized by highlighting passages and making margin notes.
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