"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.
gautami.tripathy[at]gmail.com
I must mention here that I read at my own pace and depending on my mood. Don't ask me to hurry.
What are your literary “pet peeves”?
I have many, I think.
1) I don't like long descriptions
2) I don't like use of swear words
3) Graphic descriptions/porn put me off.
4) Under-developed characters
5) Abrupt endings
6) Badly written work
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Long descriptions are one of my pet peeves too. And I have to agree with the rest of yours as well. You can see my pet peeves here
Happy reading!
Overly descriptive writing drives me to distraction too.
Yep, I'm with you on the long descriptions. I didn't use to mind them so much, but now I find myself skipping long chunks of description. Here's mine: Small Blonde Hippy
I call myself a book snob because I hate badly written works. Poor writing is enough to make me abandon a novel.
Great points. I agree with most of them. Have a nice weekend!!
Good points! I especially dislike sloppy writing, which could fall into any of the categories you mentioned.
Here's MY THURSDAY MEMES POST
You have some good points and some I understand. Here’s my BTT
Thanks
Cathy @ Addicted to Books
I agree with all six points. Thanks for the visit today.
Abrupt endings are so disappointing.
I agree.
http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/04/booking-through-thursday_19.html
A long description never fails to tire me.
I don't like long and boring descriptions too. Thanks for stopping by my blog!
Couldn't agree more.
My BTT.
Great list! I agree with you on swear words (and particularly when it's not appropriate at all for the characters or the type of book--cozy mysteries, for example).
Here's mine: http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2012/04/booking-through-thursday.html
Oh yeah, badly written work is not a joy to read.
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