i understand other commentors' frustration, but i personally feel like it's discrediting the actual subtleness and meaning behind this game. a lot of VNs these days are stretched-out yet devoid of any substance. for a game this short, and released in 2014, taarradhin was truly ahead of its time in its storytelling, music composing and art work.
/spoiler but/ the characters have to play a role. you don't talk to a noble like you would to a farmer. moreover, you really don't need "hours" to complete all storylines even if you're a slow-reader. not liking the game is fine, but i don't think calling a character a "chewed-up rice cracker" is a constructive comment in the least.