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This week's question is:
"What do you consider the most important in a story: the plot or the characters?"
My answer:
I am character-driven, all the way. I prefer a book with amazing, deep, complex, intricate characters and little plot than the other way around. Unfortunately it is hard to find books with those amazing deep characters since synopses only focus on the plot. That's why I always feel like I've found a treasure when I discover a book with great characters. Characters are the heart of any story, and if you don't have heart, then you don't have very much at all.
"What do you consider the most important in a story: the plot or the characters?"
My answer:
I am character-driven, all the way. I prefer a book with amazing, deep, complex, intricate characters and little plot than the other way around. Unfortunately it is hard to find books with those amazing deep characters since synopses only focus on the plot. That's why I always feel like I've found a treasure when I discover a book with great characters. Characters are the heart of any story, and if you don't have heart, then you don't have very much at all.
New follower from the hop! I agree that this was a difficult decision. In the end I choose plot, but went back and forth about twenty-seven times. By the end of today I might change my mind again… Stop by and say hi when you get a chance!
ReplyDeleteHi, I'm a new follower!
ReplyDeleteThis is a tough question, because I feel that you need both in order to have a great read. I agree that complex characters are very important, though!
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hmm, that is a difficult question....can you have one without the other? i think for me, the characters draw me in, and the plot keeps me reading!
ReplyDeleteI think they are both so important, but ultimately, I need a plot that really races along. That way, even if the characters are ho-hum, that's better than a book with wonderful people in it, but nothing happens!
ReplyDeleteHi Hope you have a Nice Holiday. I say both too. But it depends sometimes the plot makes it where I can go on and other times its the characters.
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ReplyDeleteSo what's the answer? Plot! Hop over to my blog and let me tell you how a good plot rescued bad characters from bad book oblivion.
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I like your answer! I find myself divided between seeing both elements as important. :)
ReplyDeleteHey, thanks for stopping by my blog. I followed back! Definitely the characters all the way. They make a story come alive...or not, if they suck, haha. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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Wow who knew this question would generate so much difference of opinion! But you can't say both because of course you need both for a good story - but that's not what the question is asking. It's asking you to pick one, which is great, because ultimately it comes down to personal preference, and that always generates lively discussion. Thanks to everyone for commenting!
ReplyDeleteFor the character folks...Solomon's Oak by Jo-Ann Mapson is great...I have a review on my blog.
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Lots of good answers to this week's tough question.
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ReplyDeleteWow, it must be hard to find books with awesome characters. I guess reading a series would be better, because then there's more of a chance for character development, thus resulting in great characters...? I read mainly for plot :P
btw, I love The Declaration series too. It had me thinking so much after I read the final one.