One word describes story, narration and MC, “DULL”

DULL – this starts off with a promising premise as far as lit RPGs anyways, but then descends into the most simplistic, pedantic and dull Main Character and story narration ever.

I seriously worry about the declining levels of sophistry we are witnessing in real time with what is being passed off as literature these days. I wonder if there is a correlation between that and the rise of certain unsavory aspects of our political landscape. I mean seriously, where is the complexity in narrative, where is the “figure it out” opportunity for the reader? Why does the MC sound like a mentally disabled person even after the “enhancements”? Why is the relationship he has with his ex so childishly one-dimensional? and if its not, why isn’t there any substance to it and that of his relationship with anyone in this story, including his daughter. Why does this read like it was written for 4th graders??

TOM LARCOMBE, PLEASE DO BETTER IN THE NEXT BOOK. I am getting it not for this story but to see if your writing gets any better.