Things That Make A Book Worth It
I talk a lot about books that I hate.
And why I hate them. And why they suck. And why they shouldn't exist (here's looking at you An Enchantment of Ravens - you waste of time, you).
Mostly I talk about the things I hate in books and how they're repeated again and again, and oh yes, again in case you didn't get that.
So to spread the power of rainbow, magical positive sparkles (I'm screaming), here are some things that actually make a book worth my time.
1. Build the shit out of that world.
And build it to perfection. There's nothing that makes me whine more than having a poorly built world. Or just a world that doesn't exist at all. Hello? World? I know there are people there, but where exactly are they?
2. Dialogue that actually is great, not just what the author was thinking:"oooooh hooo hooo, this is so damn snarky!"
Most of the time, that shit is not snarky. And it's not cute. And, also, let me add that teenagers or adults, or whoever you're writing about, do not talk like that.
If you've got that witty as shiz dialogue, you can count me in. If not, your book goes soaring into the air where a bird may or may not get killed by it. So, write good dialogue, save the birds.
3. A plot that ACTUALLY thickens.
And actually makes some sort of sense. "Herr, herr, herr, let me tell you how all of this is connected at the end of the book..." NO. I am not dumb. I should be able to piece those puzzle pieces together just fine, thanks. I get complex plots, and I'm here for that. But complex plots that really don't make any sense? NO. THANK. YOU.
4. Side characters who are developed.
Seriously. Why is this so hard? I never see this. Is it so hard to care about someone else other than the main character? You selfish authors, you.
5. Tie those loose ends up.
Yes. Yes you. If it's a series, and it's the last book, tie that crap up (I'm looking at you Sarah J. Maas). Now, I'm not saying to tell me how the rest of their lives play out, just tie any loose ends up. Don't leave me hanging, and don't drag a story or world out for too long.
Unless you're Terry Brooks. Then always do that. Because you do you.
Anyways, that was my rambling for today. Let me know the things you love in books. That just make it complete perfection for you.
Lots of cats and love,
Liz
And why I hate them. And why they suck. And why they shouldn't exist (here's looking at you An Enchantment of Ravens - you waste of time, you).
Mostly I talk about the things I hate in books and how they're repeated again and again, and oh yes, again in case you didn't get that.
So to spread the power of rainbow, magical positive sparkles (I'm screaming), here are some things that actually make a book worth my time.
1. Build the shit out of that world.
And build it to perfection. There's nothing that makes me whine more than having a poorly built world. Or just a world that doesn't exist at all. Hello? World? I know there are people there, but where exactly are they?
2. Dialogue that actually is great, not just what the author was thinking:"oooooh hooo hooo, this is so damn snarky!"
Most of the time, that shit is not snarky. And it's not cute. And, also, let me add that teenagers or adults, or whoever you're writing about, do not talk like that.
If you've got that witty as shiz dialogue, you can count me in. If not, your book goes soaring into the air where a bird may or may not get killed by it. So, write good dialogue, save the birds.
3. A plot that ACTUALLY thickens.
And actually makes some sort of sense. "Herr, herr, herr, let me tell you how all of this is connected at the end of the book..." NO. I am not dumb. I should be able to piece those puzzle pieces together just fine, thanks. I get complex plots, and I'm here for that. But complex plots that really don't make any sense? NO. THANK. YOU.
4. Side characters who are developed.
Seriously. Why is this so hard? I never see this. Is it so hard to care about someone else other than the main character? You selfish authors, you.
5. Tie those loose ends up.
Yes. Yes you. If it's a series, and it's the last book, tie that crap up (I'm looking at you Sarah J. Maas). Now, I'm not saying to tell me how the rest of their lives play out, just tie any loose ends up. Don't leave me hanging, and don't drag a story or world out for too long.
Unless you're Terry Brooks. Then always do that. Because you do you.
Anyways, that was my rambling for today. Let me know the things you love in books. That just make it complete perfection for you.
Lots of cats and love,
Liz
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