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[darkelf105]

Hmms, it seems that I have not talked about my one hunrded novels project in awhile, mostly, well, because it's not going to happend. However, I have finished quite a few books lately, the best being "Bridge of Birds", "The Book Thief" and "Assassin's Apprentice" and I was wondering, people's on the flist, what makes a story good for you (I think someone already did this ....)? I find that I am particular, but usually cannot voice why I like a certain piece over another. So opinion and discussion are welcome, for I am in a booky mood thanks to a large dose of Lord Dunsany short stories.

 

By the way <lj user=rayechu> I think I will have "Shasta and Hanali Attemt College" ready for your amusement. I will probably post it here,s so keep an eye out....you will be the only one who gets it, what with the Broken Lands and all, put you know, I am bored and running out of things to post.

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[rayechu.livejournal.com]

Well you know my book tastes better then I do, but I'll type anyways.
I am a person who enjoys books purely for the story. Strong characters, symbolism, and deep meaningful content is all fine and dandy but really what motivates me to turn the page is the "what happens next?" (I don't want to call it action, because the doesn't have to be physical action.)
A book can have really pretty writing, but if the story is boring I will lose interest. The same goes (though to a lesser degree, I think) with characters. It's possible to have neat characters, but if the story sucks, I'll put it down. Of course this is all based on things I personally enjoy and am attracted to.


Shasta story would be great now. I want D&D so bad ;(