"I think we ought to read only the kind of books that wound and stab us." Franz Kafka
For any author who would like his/her book to be reviewed, contact me. Poetry books too are solicited for reviewing. However, there are some genres I tend to avoid. Feel free to ask me.
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I must mention here that I read at my own pace and depending on my mood. Don't ask me to hurry.
What’s more important to you? Real, three-dimensional, fleshed-out fascinating characters? Or an amazing, page-turning plot?
As I read a lot of crime fiction, Plot is very very important for me. With a good plot, the novel fall apart. I simply cannot go on reading it. With a strong plot, characters don't play much role as everything falls into place.
However, characters are very important for literary fiction....and I will leave that for another day...
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I always have difficulties with either/or questions. I'm not sure I can think of a book with really good character descriptions but rubbish plot.
http://dawntreader-island2.blogspot.com/2011/12/booking-through-thursday-character-or.html
I think both are important so it was hard to choose. I'm all for character. Here's my BTT
Good answer!
Here’s my Booking Through Thursday post. :)
YES! Finally, someone agrees with me. :) I read a lot of crime fiction as well so even though both are important, I'd choose the plot.
I agree. :) No matter how fascinating the characters are, I'm not going to enjoy the story if the plot bores me.
Here's my answer.
Have a great day!
Vicky
Books, Biscuits & Tea
I like both, but have come to realize that plot is more important to me.
I love it when both the plot and the character(s) are fascinating. But I need a strong plot to keep me reading. Yes, in crime fiction especially!
I agree that it depends on the kind of genre...mysteries wouldn't be worth much without a plot.
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I think both are important!
Take care
Marinela
I agree. Here is mine.
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