Ugh. Holden Caulfield is my absolute most hated fictional character ever, for pretty much the same reasons. I even read the book a second time (four years in between readings) to see if I'd missed something...nope. Still couldn't stand the whiny bastard.
Back to the OP...Cersei Lannister from A Song of Ice and Fire. I seriously loathe her, but as Eden likes to point out, she plays the part she's meant to. The fact that I feel so strongly about her, though, means I have to admit that she's very well-written, and even...not understandable exactly, but...hmmm. Consistent. Her actions are very consistent with her character.
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"...for though she was ordinary, she possessed health, wit, courage, charm, and cheerfulness. But because she was not beautiful, no one ever seemed to notice these other qualities, which is so often the way of the world."
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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