Comments on TIF TALKS BOOKS: {RNW} Readers Weigh In

Peaceful Reader ... Very good point about the imag...

2012-01-31T10:18:42.435-06:00

Peaceful Reader ... Very good point about the imagery! The very book that actually fits that description for me is The Road by Cormac McCarthy. I loved the writing, but I just could not connect to the characters or the story for that matter.

Kristen M. ... Agreed! Characters are so important to me!

Alexia561 ... Ha! That's funny you say that because this is almost exactly what inspired this post after a comment from a friend!

Patty ... A combo is definitely ideal, though I will still continue to read with a weak plot if I love the characters.

365andMe ... I love that you brought up something completely different than everyone else with author's voice. I didn't really think of that one, but now you've got me thinking about my writing and which is the best perspective to take! Thank you!

This is a tough one because I change with my mood....

2012-01-29T14:18:56.495-06:00

This is a tough one because I change with my mood. My guess is the most important thing is the author's writing voice. I can usually read a couple of paragraphs and know that this is the book. The author's words and I have to connect. Without it, I grow bored.

I need that heartstopping plot and stunning charac...

2012-01-28T14:18:21.474-06:00

I need that heartstopping plot and stunning characters...so a combo!!!

Characters are important, as I lose interest if th...

2012-01-28T10:11:22.851-06:00

Characters are important, as I lose interest if the main characters are boring or totally unlikable. But the plot is almost as important because even if the characters are awesome, I also need a good plot!

I agree too -- it's all about the characters. ...

2012-01-27T19:32:24.083-06:00

I agree too -- it's all about the characters. No matter how fast-moving the plot, if I don't care about the characters, I won't pick it up very often. But if it has a slow moving plot and fantastic characters, I'll just savor it that much more!

I love a good character-driven story also. A book...

2012-01-27T13:01:45.720-06:00

I love a good character-driven story also. A book can feel inauthentic to me yet I will finish it because of the characters. I do appreciate good imagery also-something might be well-written but the characters are flat-I may keep reading that also just to fill up on the language.